English dictionary

appease

/@/'p/i/z/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

verb

cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

verb.emotion

Synonyms assuage conciliate gentle gruntle lenify mollify pacify placate

Source: WordNet 3.0
overcome or allay

verb.consumption

Synonyms quell stay

Source: WordNet 3.0
make peace with

verb.communication

Synonyms propitiate

Source: WordNet 3.0
To make quiet; to calm; to reduce to a state of peace; to still; to pacify; to dispel (anger or hatred); as, to <i>appease</i> the tumult of the ocean, or of the passions; to <i>appease</i> hunger or thirst.

verb

Source: webster1913