Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
appeasement
noun
/əˈpiːz.mənt/
Definition
The action of pacifying or placating someone by giving in to their demands.
Examples
- The government adopted a policy of appeasement to avoid war.
- His appeasement of the angry crowd helped to calm the situation.
Meaning
Appeasement refers to a strategy used to maintain peace and avoid conflict by conceding to the demands or requests of others.
Synonyms
- placation
- pacification
- calming
- concession
