placates

[US]/pləˈkeɪts/
[UK]/pləˈkeɪts/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.calms or soothes someone

Phrases & Collocations

placates anger

placates fears

placates concerns

placates critics

placates tension

placates worries

placates disputes

placates emotions

placates doubts

placates public

Example Sentences

the manager placates the angry customers with discounts.

she placates her children with toys during the long flight.

the teacher placates the students by offering extra credit.

he placates his partner with a heartfelt apology.

the government placates the public with new policies.

she placates her pet dog with treats.

the ceo placates investors with positive earnings reports.

he placates his boss by completing the project ahead of schedule.

the politician placates critics with promises of reform.

the nurse placates the anxious patient with calming words.

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