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APPEASE

(verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Appease.

Appease - as a verb

Cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

Example: "She managed to mollify the angry customer"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
assuage8conciliate14gentle7gruntle8lenify12mollify15pacify16placate11

Overcome or allay

Example: "Quell my hunger"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
quell14stay7

Make peace with

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
propitiate14

Example Sentences

"He tried to appease his angry boss by offering to work overtime."
"She bought her sister a present to appease her after their argument."
"The government made concessions to appease the protesting citizens."
"The manager offered to appease the customer by giving them a refund."
"He tried to appease his wife by cooking her favorite meal."
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Word Game Points

Is APPEASE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, appease is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

APPEASE has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is APPEASE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, appease is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
APPEASE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is APPEASE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, appease is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
APPEASE has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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