placate
verb (used with object)
to appease or pacify, especially by concessions or conciliatory gestures.
are placating
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present progressiveof placate.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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Sit down with your husband and get on the same page and figure out your next steps, none of which are placating Bob or Granny.
From Slate ● May 25, 2020
