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PLACATIVE
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Intended to pacify by acceding to demands or granting concessions
Example:
an astonishingly placatory speech
Synonyms:
appeasing; placating; placative; placatory
Classified under:
Similar:
conciliative; conciliatory (intended to placate)
Derivation:
placate (cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of)
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