appeasement

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Noun appeasement has 1 sense

appeasement, calming - the act of appeasing (as by acceding to the demonds of)
--₁ is a kind of social control
--₁ has particulars:
pacification, mollification; placation, conciliation, propitiation

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Appeasement

Description:

Appeasement is the act of giving in to someone's demands or desires in order to maintain peace or avoid conflict.

Parts of Speech:

Noun

Senses/Usages:

Sense 1:

Political appeasement, which refers to the policy of pacifying an aggressive nation through negotiation and concessions.

Example Sentence: The Prime Minister faced criticism for his appeasement of the neighboring country.
Sense 2:

Personal appeasement, which pertains to satisfying someone's needs or desires to maintain harmony in a relationship.

Example Sentence: Jane's constant appeasement of her partner's demands eventually led to her feeling unfulfilled.
Sense 3:

Historical context, where "appeasement" is commonly associated with the policy pursued by European nations towards Nazi Germany before World War II.

Example Sentence: The appeasement approach taken by certain countries towards Hitler's demands proved to be detrimental in the long run.

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