appeasing
/əˈpi.zɪŋ/
adjective
- Intended to calm someone down or satisfy their demands, often by giving in.
- The leader's appeasing speech did nothing to stop the protests.
- An appeasing gesture, like offering a discount, can sometimes resolve a complaint.
- Her appeasing tone made the angry customer feel heard.
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noun
- The act of giving in to demands to avoid conflict (gerund form of appease).
- The manager's constant appeasing of difficult clients exhausted the staff.
- Appeasing your own conscience is not the same as doing what is right.
- Appeasing a bully only encourages more bullying.