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PLACATIVE

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Intended to pacify by acceding to demands or granting concessions

Example:

an astonishingly placatory speech

Synonyms:

appeasing; placating; placative; placatory

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

conciliative; conciliatory (intended to placate)

Derivation:

placate (cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of)

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