Appease meaning

What does “appease” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“appease” is a verb with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of.

appease

verb

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

    “She managed to mollify the angry customer”

  2. overcome or allay

    “quell my hunger”

    Synonymsquellstay
  3. make peace with

    Synonymspropitiate

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University