placates
- present tense form of placate (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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“Symbolic progress placates people who are pushing for change, and it also invites backlash from those who want to maintain the status quo,” said Dr. Deo, of Southwestern Law School.
From New York Times ● Nov. 1, 2021
It’s a position that by now must feel familiar to Melania Trump — her husband provokes while she placates.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 27, 2018
It reassures the people who count on us that we're back on the straight and narrow, it placates the wronged party, and, ideally, it leads to self-reflection and improved behavior.
From Golf Digest ● Oct. 30, 2017
So British Gas will be hoping this new scheme placates the government while ensuring it holds on to millions of customers who don't switch and who have traditionally paid over the odds for their energy.
From BBC ● Feb. 21, 2017
And yet it may be so,' he said, smoothing her bright hair as one placates a child.
From The Crooked Stick or Pollies's Probation by Boldrewood, Rolf
