placate

Definition

To calm someone down or satisfy an angry person by giving them what they want or being nice to them.

Etymology

From Latin 'placare' meaning 'to calm or soothe,' possibly related to 'placidus' meaning 'peaceful.' Entered English in the 17th century.

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