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placated
made calm after anger
In more detail
1. (verb) pacified or calmed someone who was angry, annoyed, or dissatisfied; soothed someone's anger or complaints
Examples
- 1. She placated her angry boss by apologizing sincerely and promising to meet the deadline.
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