Associations to the word «Appease»

Wiktionary

APPEASE, verb. To make quiet; to calm; to reduce to a state of peace; to dispel (anger or hatred).
APPEASE, verb. To come to terms with; to adapt to the demands of.

Dictionary definition

APPEASE, verb. Cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of; "She managed to mollify the angry customer".
APPEASE, verb. Overcome or allay; "quell my hunger".
APPEASE, verb. Make peace with.

Wise words

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