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appeasing

[uh-pee-zing]

appeasing Definition

  • 1to bring to a state of peace, quiet, ease, calm, or contentment; pacify; soothe
  • 2to satisfy, allay, or relieve; assuage

Using appeasing: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "appeasing" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The manager tried to appease the angry customer by offering a refund.

  • Example

    The government made concessions in an attempt to appease the protesters.

  • Example

    She tried to appease her hunger with a small snack.

appeasing Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for appeasing

Antonyms for appeasing

Phrases with appeasing

  • appease one's conscience

    to do something to alleviate feelings of guilt or remorse

    Example

    He donated money to charity to appease his conscience.

  • appease someone's anger

    to calm someone down who is angry or upset

    Example

    She apologized to appease her friend's anger.

  • to make offerings or sacrifices to please the gods and avoid their wrath

    Example

    The ancient Greeks would offer sacrifices to appease the gods.

Origins of appeasing

from Old French 'apaisier', from 'a-' (to) + 'pais' (peace)

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Summary: appeasing in Brief

'Appeasing' [uh-pee-zing] means to bring to a state of peace, quiet, ease, calm, or contentment, or to satisfy, allay, or relieve. It is often used to describe attempts to calm someone down or make them less angry, as in 'The manager tried to appease the angry customer by offering a refund.' 'Appeasing' can also be used in phrases like 'appease one's conscience,' meaning to do something to alleviate feelings of guilt or remorse.