appease

verb
[L43937]

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • simple present : appease
  • simple present, singular, third person : appeases
  • simple past : appeased
  • present participle : appeasing
  • past participle : appeased

Senses

  • to de-escalate a situation to bring peace, quiet or relief; to act to avoid conflict, acquiesce, capitulate