Pronunciation: /pleɪˈkeɪʃən/
noun the act of pacifying or appeasing someone or something
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
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.
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.
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