Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
appeaser
Noun
/əˈpiːzər/
Definition
A person who tries to calm or pacify someone, particularly by yielding to their demands or concerns.
Examples
- The leader was seen as an appeaser for agreeing to the enemy’s demands to avoid conflict.
- In negotiations, an appeaser is often blamed for undermining their own position.
Meaning
To appease someone means to satisfy or placate them, often by making concessions or compromises.
Synonyms
- Pacifier
- Conciliator
- Smooth talker
- Negotiator