placate
10 synonyms and 2 antonyms for placate, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To calm someone down and ease their anger.
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How to use placate
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
placate critics
attempt to placate
placate an angry customer
Etymology
From Latin placatus, "calmed, appeased," related to placere, "to please."
Full origin of placate →Frequently asked questions
What does “placate” mean?
The word “placate” means to calm someone down and ease their anger. In plain terms, to soothe someone's anger or make them less upset, often by giving them something they want.
How do you pronounce “placate”?
“Placate” is pronounced pluh-KAYT (/ˈpleɪkeɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “placate” in a sentence?
Here is “placate” used in a sentence: “He offered a refund to placate the furious customer.”
What part of speech is “placate”?
“Placate” is a verb.
Where does the word “placate” come from?
The word “placate” comes from Latin. From Latin placatus, "calmed, appeased," related to placere, "to please.".
