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placation
This term describes a strategic gesture intended to soothe anger or neutralize hostility. It often carries a subtle connotation of asymmetry, where a more powerful entity grants a concession to a less powerful one to maintain peace or avoid conflict. It is more formal than words like soothing or calming and is frequently used in political, diplomatic, or corporate contexts.
Because it refers to the act of appeasing, it can sometimes imply a lack of genuine resolution, suggesting that the underlying grievance remains but the immediate tension has been lowered through a tactical offering.
Meanings
Examples
The company offered a full refund as a gesture of placation.
I wonder if this apology will be enough for her placation.
The king sought the placation of the rebellious lords through land grants.
Just give him whatever he wants for the sake of placation.
The diplomat focused on the placation of the neighboring state to avoid war.
He viewed the small gift as a pathetic attempt at placation.
The manager tried a strategy of placation to keep the angry client from leaving.
The ritual was performed for the placation of the ancient gods.