verb
- to make someone less angry or upset by doing or saying something to please them
Usage: transitive
Examples
- The manager tried to placate the angry customers with free vouchers.
- She brought flowers to placate her upset friend.
- The government made concessions to placate the protesters.
- He apologized repeatedly to placate his disappointed parents.
- The company offered refunds to placate dissatisfied buyers.
- Nothing could placate the furious coach after the team’s poor performance.