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PLACATIVE

(adj.sat, adj.)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Placative.

Placative - as an adjective satellite

Intended to pacify by acceding to demands or granting concessions

Example: "The appeasing concessions to the nazis at munich"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
appeasing14placating14placatory16

Placative - as an adjective

That placates; pacifying.

Example Sentences

"She offered a placative smile to calm down her angry colleague."
"The manager used a placative tone to diffuse the tension in the room."
"The politician's placative speech aimed to appease the disgruntled voters."
"The mother's placative words eased her child's fears."
"He made a placative gesture to show that he meant no harm."
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Word Game Points

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

PLACATIVE has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is PLACATIVE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, placative is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PLACATIVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is PLACATIVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, placative is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PLACATIVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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