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Placate
Emotional Appeal
Use 'placate' when actions are taken to soothe someone's emotional state.

He bought her flowers to placate her after their argument.
Conflict Resolution
'Placate' often implies resolving a tense or difficult situation with gentle actions.

The customer service agent managed to placate the dissatisfied client with a refund.
Temporary Solution
Placating might not solve the issue but can quickly calm the situation temporarily.

Acknowledging the error helped to placate the crowd until a solution was found.
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AppeaseCalmEaseMollifyPacifyRelieveSatisfySoothe
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