Appease
/əˈpiːz/noun
To calm or pacify someone by giving in to their demands.
Did you know?The word 'appease' is linked to ancient rituals where sacrifices were offered to calm vengeful spirits or deities, highlighting its deep connection to power and control.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
pax
“peace, treaty; a state of tranquility.”
Old French
Old French
apaisier
“to calm, to make peace.”
Middle English
Middle English
appeasen
“to bring to a state of peace.”
Modern English
English
appease
“to pacify or placate by giving in to demands.”