PLACATION Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the word placation. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for PLACATION
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conciliation | nounn | |||||||
noun • the state of manifesting goodwill and cooperation after being reconciled • any of various forms of mediation whereby disputes may be settled short of arbitration • the act of placating and overcoming distrust and animosity | ||||||||
appeasement | nounn | |||||||
noun • the act of appeasing (as by acceding to the demands of) | ||||||||
calmness | nounn | |||||||
noun • steadiness of mind under stress • an absence of strong winds or rain • a feeling of calm; an absence of agitation or excitement | ||||||||
mediation | nounn | |||||||
noun • a negotiation to resolve differences that is conducted by some impartial party • the act of intervening for the purpose of bringing about a settlement | ||||||||
mollification | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a state of being appeased or ameliorated or tempered • the act of appeasing someone or causing someone to be more favorably inclined | ||||||||
pacification | nounn | |||||||
noun • the act of appeasing someone or causing someone to be more favorably inclined • a treaty to cease hostilities • actions taken by a government to defeat insurgency | ||||||||
reconciliation | nounn | |||||||
noun • the reestablishing of cordial relations • getting two things to correspond | ||||||||
soothing | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • affording physical relief • freeing from fear and anxiety | ||||||||
tranquility | nounn | |||||||
noun • a disposition free from stress or emotion • an untroubled state; free from disturbances • a state of peace and quiet | ||||||||
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) | ||||||||
propitiation | nounn | |||||||
noun • the act of placating and overcoming distrust and animosity • the act of atoning for sin or wrongdoing (especially appeasing a deity) |