MeanOF

appeasement

- noun (n)

Meaning: satisfaction pacification

Synonyms: abatement acceding accommodation adjustment alleviation amends assuagement blunting compromise concession conciliation easing grant lessening lulling mitigation moderation mollification peace offering placation propitiation quelling quenching quieting reconciliation reparation restoration settlement softening solace soothing tranquilization
Antonyms: aggravation annoyance irritation provocation resistance

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