Synonyms of appease
9 similar words · 1 opposite word
Another word for appease is lull. Other synonyms of appease are placate, mollify, propitiate, still and quiet. The opposite of appease is antagonize.
Synonyms and similar words for appease
verbTo make quiet; to calm; to reduce (something) to a state of peace; to dispel (anger, hatred, etc.).
verbTo make conciliatory offerings or concessions to (someone) in an attempt to dispel their anger...
- mollifyTo appease anger, pacify, gain the good will of.
- placateTo calm; to bring peace to; to influence someone who was furious to the point that they become content or at least no...
- propitiateTo conciliate, appease, or make peace with someone, particularly a god or spirit.
Opposite of appease
verbMore antonyms
- antagonizeTo work against; to oppose (especially to incite a reaction).
Meaning of appease
- verb To make quiet; to calm; to reduce (something) to a state of peace; to dispel (anger, hatred, etc.).
- verb To make conciliatory offerings or concessions to (someone) in an attempt to dispel their anger, aggression, etc.; to adapt to the demands of; to come to terms with.
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Questions about synonyms of appease
- What is another word for appease?
- Appease has 9 synonyms on Word.ws, such as lull, placate, mollify, propitiate, still, quiet and calm.
- What is the opposite of appease?
- The opposite of appease is antagonize.
- What does appease mean?
- Appease means to make quiet; to calm; to reduce (something) to a state of peace; to dispel (anger, hatred, etc.).
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