placation

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the act of placating and overcoming distrust and animosity

Etymology

From Latin placatio.

In classic literature

Synonyms

conciliation, propitiation

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
appeasement

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