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PLACATORY Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word placatory. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word placatory. (close relations)

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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)

comforting
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• providing freedom from worry

• affording comfort or solace

conciliatory
adjectiveadj
adjective

• making or willing to make concessions

• intended to placate

propitiatory
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having power to atone for or offered by way of expiation or propitiation

adjective satellite

• intended to reconcile or appease

reconciling
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• tending to reconcile or accommodate; bringing into harmony

soothing
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• affording physical relief

• freeing from fear and anxiety

conciliating
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

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

• come to terms

• make (one thing) compatible with (another)

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)

placative
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• intended to pacify by acceding to demands or granting concessions

placating
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• intended to pacify by acceding to demands or granting concessions

Best Hypernyms For PLACATORY

Here is a list of related hypernyms for placatory, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
appeasing conciliatory soothing mollifying pacifying

Alternatives for APPEASING

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