1. acts of giving in to demands or trying to calm someone by making concessions
Usage: plural form of appeasement
2. policies of avoiding conflict by satisfying aggressive demands
Usage: often used in historical or political contexts

Examples

• The government’s appeasements only encouraged further demands from the protesters.
• Historical appeasements of aggressive nations often led to greater conflicts later.
• Her constant appeasements of her difficult boss made the workplace situation worse.
• The treaty included several appeasements to satisfy both sides.
• Critics argued that these appeasements showed weakness rather than diplomacy.
• The company’s appeasements to unhappy customers helped restore their reputation.