APPEASE (OR SOOTHE OR ASSUAGE OR MOLLIFY) (Verb)

Meaning- 1) to make (someone) pleased or less angry by giving or saying something desired.

                       2) to make (something, such as an unpleasant feeling) less painful, severe etc.

Synonym- PLACATE, CONCILIATE, QUELL, PACIFY

Uses-

• ·         The move was widely seen as an attempt to appease critics of the regime.
• ·         Amendments have been added to the bill to appease the opposition.
• ·         We give to charity because it appeases our guilt.