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ppease
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appeasements
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a policy of giving in to the demands of others in order to maintain peace, often at the cost of one's own principles or values
- The policy of appeasement failed to prevent the outbreak of World War II, as aggressive actions continued unchecked.
- The manager hoped that offering a discount would serve as an appeasement to the dissatisfied customers.
- His constant appeasement of his demanding boss eventually led to a promotion, as he was seen as a team player.
- Diplomatic appeasement efforts aimed at easing tensions between the neighboring countries seemed promising at first.
- Critics argued that the government's appeasement of corporate interests undermined its commitment to environmental protection.
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