Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
aplacar
verb
ah-plah-KAR

Definition
To appease or pacify someone; to calm down or lessen a person’s feelings of anger or distress.

Examples
- Ela tentou aplacar a raiva dele com palavras gentis.
- Foi preciso aplacar a tensão entre os dois grupos.
- O médico tentou aplacar a dor do paciente com medicamentos.

Meaning
Aplacar is a verb in Portuguese that implies the act of soothing or lessening intense emotions, often in contexts involving conflict or agitation.

Synonyms
- acalmá-lo
- suavizar
- tranquilizar
- moderá-lo