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appease.

To make quiet; to calm; to reduce (something) to a state of peace; to dispel (anger, hatred, etc.).

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

verb/əˈpiːz/
  1. To make quiet; to calm; to reduce (something) to a state of peace; to dispel (anger, hatred, etc.).

    to appease the tumult of the ocean
  2. 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.

    They appeased the angry gods with burnt offerings.
Where this word comes from

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

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