appeasing 1 of 2

adjective

as in placating
tending to lessen or avoid conflict or hostility we had been feuding with the people next door, so inviting them to the party was intended as an appeasing gesture

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appeasing

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verb

present participle of appease
as in comforting
to lessen the anger or agitation of a game often appeases an upset toddler

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Recent Examples of appeasing
Verb
While this might sound appeasing to some, the Big Ten is not onboard with this idea, sources told OutKick-FOX News and others. — Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Interest—from both visitors and islanders—is gently shifting away from polishing playboy yachts or appeasing the decadent whims of retirees, to something, well, more real. — Jonnie Bayfield, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026 But for most Republican members of Congress, appeasing Trump remains key to primary and electoral success. — Sorelle Wyckoff Gaynor, The Conversation, 17 July 2026 There’s been potential discrepancies and a few ballots the machines have declined, but the board has unanimously voted to just make duplicates of those ballots with the same result, appeasing the tabulators. — Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 8 July 2026 Tauruses usually follow the rules and do what is suggested to thrive and prosper because appeasing others is easier than arguing. — Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026 With the Ambassador Bridge and the tunnel being the current passageway, the economist said the Gordie Howe Bridge will alleviate the backups businesses have been seeing and are trying to avoid, while appeasing the many employees who travel back and forth for work. — Julia Avant, CBS News, 15 June 2026 Over the past months, Iranian officials have tried to carefully balance negotiations with Trump while appeasing factions across the country’s diverse political landscape, including the Paydari group. — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 14 June 2026 Court life required appeasing those in power, often rulers with little understanding of music. — Chip Bell, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appeasing
  1. conciliatory
  2. comforting
  3. soothing
  4. placating
  5. benevolent
  6. pleasing
  7. peaceful
  8. calming
Adjective
  • Leavitt struck a more conciliatory tone with reporters during a farewell press gaggle on Thursday.
    — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026
  • And before Friday’s game, hours before the casino sighting, Lovullo seemed to strike a conciliatory tone.
    — Marc Carig, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of conciliatory
Verb
  • The popular king played a crucial role comforting the nation in times of mourning.
    — Terje Solsvik, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
  • To achieve this calm, comforting look, layer soft, tonal colors with natural materials like wood, linen, and stone to create a space that feels warm, welcoming, and effortlessly lived in.
    — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of comforting
Adjective
  • The best skin-care products to use when its warm are lightweiht and soothing.
    — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Preloved furniture made from natural materials has a soothing effect.
    — Sarah Lyon, Architectural Digest, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of soothing
Verb
  • From the theorist’s vantage, the narrator’s couches will always be placating.
    — Maya Binyam, New Yorker, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Scam Buster is a bot that will reply to scammers in your inbox, placating them with the same social engineering tactics that scammers use, such as impersonation, flattery, and urgent messaging.
    — Kim Key, PC Magazine, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of placating
Adjective
  • The new movie follows a benevolent ex-pilot named Hig (Jacob Elordi) who, after losing his wife during a catastrophic global pandemic, lives out in the wilderness with his dog, Jasper, and ornery isolationist pal Bangley (Josh Brolin).
    — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
  • City leaders agree large, unsupervised gatherings could put kids at risk even if most attendees are there for benevolent reasons.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of benevolent
Verb
  • Use them as a crowd-pleasing topper for a hearty winter salad with pomegranate, kale, fennel, and walnuts.
    — Christina Manian, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Wrestlers having legitimate issues backstage has led to multiple feuds that people-pleasing AEW President Tony Khan could not control.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of pleasing
Adjective
  • Her biggest concern is that creating an academy modeled after the military service academies would conflate what NASA does—the peaceful, civil exploration of space—with military activities undertaken by the US Space Force.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Indigenous leaders played a prominent role in protests demanding the resignation of Porras and the peaceful transfer of power to Arévalo.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of peaceful
Verb
  • The five-piece set includes a plush comforter, throw blanket, shams, and a decorative pillow for calming cohesion, and comes in rich neutrals like creamy beige, midnight blue, and toasty brown.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2026
  • It is made with 96% snail secretion filtrate, a humectant-rich ingredient known for calming irritation, fading post-acne marks and supporting skin repair.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of calming

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“Appeasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appeasing. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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