noun
appeasement
uh-PEEZ-muhnt
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.”
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The act of calming someone, especially by giving in to their demands to avoid conflict.
"Historians still debate whether appeasement delayed or encouraged the war."
"Critics accused the company of appeasement rather than real reform."
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.
When to use it
Strongly associated with 1930s foreign policy toward Nazi Germany, so it often carries a critical, cautionary tone today.
Common pairings
policy of appeasement
act of appeasement
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Word forms
- Plural
- appeasements
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Etymology
From Old French apaisement, related to "appease."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for appeasement
cement
element
clement
movement
pavement
tenement
inclement
abatement
amusement
statement
agreement
excrement
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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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