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adjective

Definition of appeasingnext
as in placating
tending to lessen or avoid conflict or hostility we had been feuding with the people next door, so inviting them to the party was intended as an appeasing gesture

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appeasing

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verb

present participle of appease
as in comforting
to lessen the anger or agitation of a game often appeases an upset toddler

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Recent Examples of appeasing
Verb
Representative Mike Lawler of New York, who has hinted at ambitions for a governor bid in 2026, according to the New York Post, will need to walk a fine line between appeasing his party and not upsetting potential voters in his home state, which could put him at odds with Republicans. — Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025 According to Atlas Obscura, also on Christmas Eve, some families believe in appeasing the nisser—barn-dwelling house elves that are said to help residents survive tough winters—and many children continue to leave a bowl of risengrød, or sweet porridge, for the folkloric creatures. — Chad De Guzman, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appeasing
  1. conciliatory
  2. soothing
  3. pleasing
  4. calming
  5. benevolent
  6. consoling
  7. peaceful
  8. assuaging
Adjective
  • Far from staging combative debates, Newsom — who's widely expected to run for president in 2028 — struck a conciliatory tone and sought middle ground in his debut podcast episodes.
    — Zachary Basu, Axios, 14 Mar. 2025
  • There are high hopes that Ukraine can mend its fraught relations with the country that had been Kyiv's biggest backer, but has veered toward a more conciliatory tone to Russia since Trump strode back into the White House.
    — Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of conciliatory
Adjective
  • It’s powered by an ingredient called Centella asiatica, which is known for its soothing properties.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 14 Mar. 2025
  • The mattress was extremely comfortable—firm, body-conforming, and had a sense of evenness and stability that was very soothing and calming.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of soothing
Verb
  • Turn French toast into a crowd-pleasing casserole in this easy to make casserole that even the kids can help prepare.
    — Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Transform olive oil and herbs into a company-pleasing bread dipping oil in five minutes or less.
    — Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of pleasing
Verb
  • Playing on the wing and wearing knee pads and her now-iconic matte red lipstick, Maher burst into a nerve-calming tackle within seconds.
    — Caoimhe O'Neill, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
  • The calming voice of a bygone narrator from Radio Days plays over a rich color palette of the Mushroom Kingdom.
    — Michael Ashley, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of calming
Adjective
  • Snow White was born into a kingdom on the edge of a forest, where happiness flourishes under the benevolent King (Hadley Fraser) and Queen (Lorena Andrea).
    — David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Mar. 2025
  • When thinking about quintessential Southern attributes, qualities like hospitable, benevolent, and polite come to mind.
    — Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 2 Mar. 2025
Definition of benevolent
Verb
  • Montgomery suffered a season-ending injury on Sunday, announcing the news of his impending surgery by posting a picture of Sonic consoling a crying Knuckles on his Instagram story.
    — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Ian, revved up by the camogie carnage and fresh off consoling Eva (eye emojis x2), takes it upon himself to tell Angelica in no uncertain terms to back off the Garvey sisters.
    — Caroline Framke, Vulture, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of consoling
Adjective
  • Whether a studio or a four-bedroom home, the sleeper chair will fit perfectly in any space and guarantee a peaceful night’s sleep.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Mar. 2025
  • King’s leadership, however, unified millions across America through peaceful protests, marches, and eloquent advocacy.
    — Dan Pontefract, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
Definition of peaceful
Verb
  • Shutdown averted ’Twas the night before shutdown, and all through the House, a funding bill passed, assuaging all doubts.
    — Josh Feldman, NBC News, 22 Dec. 2024
  • With back-to-back road assignments in Green Bay and Buffalo up next, a one-sided division win over Seattle could go a long way toward assuaging an anxious fan base as well as building confidence within the team.
    — Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
Definition of assuaging

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