Appease
mediumuh-PEEZ
verb
Definition
To pacify or placate someone by acceding to their demands
Examples
“The government tried to appease the protesters with minor reforms.”
“She bought him a gift to appease his anger.”
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GRE Tip
Appease is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "pacify" or "placate" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "provoke".
Related GRE Words
placate
To make someone less angry or hostile; to appease
pacify
To bring peace to; to calm down; to appease
mollify
To appease the anger or anxiety of someone
assuage
To make an unpleasant feeling less intense; to satisfy an appetite or desire
reconcile
To restore friendly relations; to make compatible
discord
Disagreement between people; lack of harmony
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