appeasement
Appeasement (noun) means the act of calming someone, especially by giving in to their demands to avoid conflict. Example: “Historians still debate whether appeasement delayed or encouraged the war.”
How to use appeasement
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishGiving in to demands to keep the peace, often used critically to suggest it was a mistake.
Strongly associated with 1930s foreign policy toward Nazi Germany, so it often carries a critical, cautionary tone today.
Word forms
appeasements plural
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Etymology
From Old French apaisement, related to "appease."
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Frequently asked questions
What does “appeasement” mean?
The word “appeasement” means the act of calming someone, especially by giving in to their demands to avoid conflict. In plain terms, giving in to demands to keep the peace, often used critically to suggest it was a mistake.
How do you pronounce “appeasement”?
“Appeasement” is pronounced uh-PEEZ-muhnt (/əˈpiːz.mənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “appeasement” in a sentence?
Here is “appeasement” used in a sentence: “Historians still debate whether appeasement delayed or encouraged the war.”
What part of speech is “appeasement”?
“Appeasement” is a noun.
Where does the word “appeasement” come from?
The word “appeasement” comes from Old French. From Old French apaisement, related to "appease.".
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