What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
placated
Example
The manager placated the angry customer by offering a refund. [placated: verb]
Example
She was placated by his apology and promise to make things right. [placated: past participle]
appease
Example
The government tried to appease the protesters by promising to address their concerns. [appease: verb]
Example
He hoped that the gift would appease her anger and make her forgive him. [appease: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Placate is a more common word than appease in everyday language.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between placated and appease?
Both placate and appease are formal words that are appropriate for use in professional or academic contexts.
