appease
verb (used with object)
to bring to a state of peace, quiet, ease, calm, or contentment; pacify; soothe.
appeasing
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present participleof appease.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Finding the perfect position appeasing those on either side of an issue is exhausting work and prone to error.
From Slate ● Aug. 5, 2026
He also pledged a break from the Petro policy of appeasing criminal gangs, vowing to build mega prisons to get their recruits off the streets.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026
McDonald’s and Oracle are among the growing list of clients choosing to part ways with the appeasing firms.
From Salon ● Jun. 2, 2025
Daalder was alluding to Britain’s early World War II prime minister who was widely criticized for appeasing Hitler as the German fuhrer marched across Europe.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 13, 2025
Then she said in an appeasing voice, "You certainly have put your time in."
From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez
