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PLACATING Synonyms

There are 15 synonyms of the word placating. (exact relations)
There are 15 hypernyms of the word placating. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for PLACATING

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appeasing
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• intended to pacify by acceding to demands or granting concessions

calming
adjectiveadj
noun

• the act of appeasing (as by acceding to the demands of)

soothing
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• affording physical relief

• freeing from fear and anxiety

mollifying
verbv
verb

• cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

• make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else

• make less rigid or softer

pacifying
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

• fight violence and try to establish peace in (a location)

appease
verbv
verb

• cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

• overcome or allay

• make peace with

conciliate
verbv
verb

• cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

• come to terms

• make (one thing) compatible with (another)

mollify
verbv
verb

• cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

• make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else

• make less rigid or softer

assuage
verbv
verb

• cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

• satisfy (thirst)

• provide physical relief, as from pain

gentle
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

• having or showing a kindly or tender nature

• quiet and soothing

• belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy

• easily handled or managed

• having little impact

• marked by moderate steepness

verb

• cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

• give a title to someone; make someone a member of the nobility

• stroke soothingly

gruntle
verbv
verb

• cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

lenify
verbv
verb

• cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

pacify
verbv
verb

• cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

• fight violence and try to establish peace in (a location)

propitiate
verbv
verb

• make peace with

satisfy
verbv
verb

• meet the requirements or expectations of

• make happy or satisfied

• fill, satisfy or meet a want or need or condition or restriction

Best Hypernyms For PLACATING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for placating, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (14)
appeasement calm calming lull mollification pacification quiet quieten reconciliation satisfaction still tranquilize tranquillise tranquillize
Phrases (1)
calm down

Alternatives for APPEASING

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