English

appease

əˈpiːz, əˈpiz
Meaning: to satisfy or pacify by giving what is wanted
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: əˈpiz

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base appease
3rd person singular present appeases
Present participle appeasing
Past appeased
Will future will appease
Going-to future going to appease
Imperative negative don't appease / do not appease

Example

The government tried to appease the protesters with minor reforms.
The government tried to appease the protesters with minor reforms.

Usage Notes

Often carries a negative connotation (appeasement), suggesting that the person giving in is being weak or merely delaying a larger conflict.

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