propitiate
verb | /propitiate/
to make someone pleased or less angry by giving or saying something desired; to appease
propitiate
verb | /propitiate/
Advanced WordsHARDto make someone pleased or less angry by giving or saying something desired; to appease
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"They offered gifts to propitiate the offended community."
"The manager tried to propitiate staff with concessions after layoffs."
Mnemonic Trick
PROPITIATE → PRO + PIT (make good) — placate or appease to gain favor.
Etymology
From Latin propitiare “to make favorable.”
Used for conciliating or appeasing anger or displeasure.
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