appease
verbHow many syllables in appease?
There are 2 syllables in the word appease.Divide appease into syllables:
ap · pease
How to pronounce appease:
Definition of appease:
- appease (verb):
- pacify, conciliate
- to pacify (someone) by yielding to his or her demands
- cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of.
- to make concessions to (someone, such as an aggressor or a critic) often at the sacrifice of principles
Synonyms for appease:
satisfypacifyassuagequietencalmplacatequietdelightpropitiatesootheShow 8 more
Antonyms for appease:
enhanceexasperateencouragedisconcertcontinuehurtintensifyliberateagitateeatShow 15 more
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