Pronunciation : प्लेकेटHindi Meaning : सांत्वना देना, दिलासा देना, तसल्ली देना
English Meaning : make (someone) less angry or hostile.
Example :
1. He smiled, trying to placate me.
2. I tried to placate the sad little boy by giving him a chocolate.
3. If no one tries to placate my brother when she is angry, he gets even angrier.
Synonyms : tranquilize, calm down, console, cheer up, pacify, reconcile, stroke
Antonyms : upset, provoke, worry, trouble, irritate, incite
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