appease

/əˈpiːz/verb

To calm someone down or soothe their anger, often by giving them what they want.

Example sentences

“He offered to cook dinner to appease his upset roommate.”
“Nothing could appease the crying toddler except her favorite toy.”

Carries a stain from 1930s diplomacy: appeasing an aggressor. It often implies giving in from weakness rather than making real peace.

Related words

appetiteThe desire to eat or drink.aplombCalm self-assurance, especially in difficult situations.appetizerA small dish served at the start of a meal, before the main course.apathyA lack of interest, feeling, or motivation toward something.applianceAn electrical machine, such as a refrigerator or washing machine, used for everyday tasks at home or in an office.apartmentA set of rooms forming a home within a larger building, usually rented.