Placate (Verb)
Meaning
Cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of; "She managed to mollify the angry customer".
Classification
Verbs of feeling.
Examples
- The politician tried to placate her critics by offering concessions on several key issues.
- To placate his family, he reluctantly agreed to attend the reunion.
- The company offered a discount to placate the dissatisfied customers and maintain its reputation.
- The teacher made an effort to placate the pupil by explaining the difficult concept in simpler terms.
- In an attempt to placate the protest group, the city council agreed to listen to their demands.