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Definitions

appease

[uh-peez] / əˈpiz /
VERB
satisfy, pacify
Synonyms
STRONGEST
allay alleviate assuage blunt calm lessen mitigate mollify placate quell soften soothe
STRONG
compose conciliate content diminish do ease gratify lull propitiate quench quiet serve subdue sweeten tranquilize
WEAK
be enough make matters up meet halfway patch things up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
aggravate agitate incite increase intensify irritate provoke trouble upset worry worsen
STRONG
anger annoy arouse destroy displease disturb excite start
WEAK
tease

Example Sentences

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Despite Bondi’s best efforts to appease Trump, she ultimately failed to lock in her status within his Cabinet.

From Slate • Apr. 2, 2026

To acquire Globalstar, either SpaceX and Amazon would likely need to find a way to appease Apple.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

Bronny James has shown his value to the Lakers at an important time, confirming he isn’t on the roster solely to appease his father, LeBron James.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026

Breaking up the party's now white-dominated leadership will be hard, says Magubane, reflecting that the party needs "to appease the conservative right made up of Afrikaners".

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

I cried to appease them, “I shall be your priest!”

From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.