appease
verb (used with object)
to bring to a state of peace, quiet, ease, calm, or contentment; pacify; soothe.
are appeasing
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present progressiveof appease.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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In the lyrics, we point blame at the baby, but by singing at all, we are appeasing the baby, obeying its cries.
From New York Times ● Oct. 14, 2015
