appease

Pronunciation: /əˈpiːz/

The English word “appease” has 2 meanings listed here.

verb

To make quiet; to calm; to reduce (something) to a state of peace; to dispel (anger, hatred, etc.).
To make conciliatory offerings or concessions to (someone) in an attempt to dispel their anger, aggression, etc.; to adapt to the demands of; to come to terms with.

From Middle English apesen, from Old French apeser (“to pacify, bring to peace”).

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