Added 7 October 2026
appease
/əˈpiːz/ verb
In Latin: pācificō Wiktionary
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To make quiet; to calm; to reduce (something) to a state of peace; to dispel (anger, hatred, etc.).
to appease the tumult of the ocean
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To make conciliatory offerings or concessions to (someone) in an attempt to dispel their anger, aggression, etc.; to adapt to the demands of; to come to terms with.
They appeased the angry gods with burnt offerings.
Origin
From Middle English apesen, from Old French apeser (“to pacify, bring to peace”).
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