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Appease (Verb)

Make peace with.

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

The government tried to appease the protesting citizens by announcing a major overhaul of the tax system.
In an effort to appease the angry customer, the store manager offered a full refund and a discount on the next purchase.
The company tried to appease the environmentalists by introducing a new sustainable packaging design.
The politician attempted to appease the different factions within the party by compromising on key issues.
The teacher tried to appease the upset student by listening to their concerns and offering additional support.

Cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of; "She managed to mollify the angry customer".

Verbs of feeling.

The politician made several campaign promises to appease her supporters and gain their votes.
Her smile was all it took to appease the grumpy nurse and get the patient's test results expedited.
The boss tried to appease the anxious employees by giving them a pep talk and reassuring them of their job security.
He brought his wife's favorite dessert to dinner to appease her and make up for his late arrival.
The government passed a new law to appease the environmental activists who had been protesting for months.

Overcome or allay; "quell my hunger".

Verbs of eating and drinking.

The sweet treats were meant to appease the children's hunger during the long car ride.
Her favorite dessert was always able to appease her sweet tooth cravings late at night.
A warm bath and a good book were all she needed to appease her restless mind before bed.
The cold glass of lemonade helped to appease her thirst after the intense workout.
A snack of crackers and cheese was enough to appease my growling stomach until dinner.