Appeaser (Noun)
Meaning
Someone who tries to bring peace by acceding to demands; "An appeaser is one who feeds a crocodile--hoping it will eat him last"--Winston Churchill.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The critics labeled him as an appeaser for yielding to the strikers' demands without consulting the management.
- As an appeaser, she was unable to set boundaries with her colleagues, often finding herself shouldering their responsibilities.
- In the eyes of many, the politician's decision to lift the economic sanctions was a clear sign of being an appeaser to the aggressive neighboring country.
- The appeaser temperament of the diplomat often led to criticism that he was compromising too much in the negotiations.
- Her tendency to be an appeaser in relationships led to her being taken advantage of by her partner, who would often exploit her kindness.