Placation

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /pleɪˈkeɪʃən/

Definitions of placation

noun the act of pacifying or appeasing someone or something

Example Sentences

A1 She offered him a placation by giving him a sincere apology.

A2 The placation of the angry customer was achieved through a refund and a sincere apology.

B1 The placation of the protesters was attempted by offering them a compromise.

B2 The government's placation of the opposition parties was met with skepticism.

C1 The placation of the warring factions required extensive negotiation and diplomacy.

C2 The CEO's placation of the shareholders was seen as a strategic move to maintain control of the company.

verb to pacify or appease someone or something

Example Sentences

A1 She placated her upset friend by offering to help.

A2 The teacher placated the students by allowing extra time for the assignment.

B1 The manager placated the angry customer by offering a refund.

B2 The politician tried to placate the protestors by promising to address their concerns.

C1 The diplomat placated the warring factions by negotiating a peace treaty.

C2 The CEO placated the shareholders by announcing increased dividends.

Examples of placation in a Sentence

formal The diplomat attempted placation of the warring factions through negotiation.

informal He tried placation by offering to buy her favorite dessert.

slang She resorted to placation by promising to do his chores for a week.

figurative The soothing music acted as a placation for her troubled mind.

Grammatical Forms of placation

past tense

placated

plural

placations

comparative

more placating

superlative

most placating

present tense

placates

future tense

will placate

perfect tense

have placated

continuous tense

is placating

singular

placation

positive degree

placate

infinitive

to placate

gerund

placating

participle

placated

Origin and Evolution of placation

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'placation' originated from the Latin word 'placare', meaning to appease or calm.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'placation' has evolved to signify the act of pacifying or soothing someone in order to alleviate their anger or discontent.