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placate

[pley-keyt, plak-eyt] / ˈpleɪ keɪt, ˈplæk eɪt /


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Which is to say, by becoming more understanding of our oppressor’s need to be placated.

From The Wall Street Journal

In an apparent attempt to placate Burundi's fears, the M23 said it had "no sights beyond our national borders".

From BBC

Some preferred to mix repression with cosmetic reforms that might placate the protesters.

From The Wall Street Journal

As you might expect, the Grand Highlander’s cabin aims to please, pamper and placate.

From The Wall Street Journal

Musk’s latest comments are unlikely to placate regulators.

From MarketWatch