ˈpleɪˌkeɪt 
British
pləˈkeɪt
placates; placated; placating
formal
: to cause (someone) to feel less angry about something
The administration placated protesters by agreeing to consider their demands.
The angry customer was not placated by the clerk's apology.
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“Placate.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/placate. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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