Q: What is the Antonym or Opposite word of Placate?

  • Placate
  • General Meaning Mollify, Appease, Soothe
    Usage This is a verb that can specifically be used to make someone less hostile or angry about something.
  • Antonym 1 Annoy
    Meaning 1 Conciliate
    Sentence 1 The president knew that he would have to placate the public by firing his defense minister.
  • Antonym 2 Antagonize
    Meaning 2 Assuage
    Sentence 2 In order to placate unhappy customers, the cellular company gave away free voice and data credit to its users.
  • Antonym 3 Bother
    Meaning 3 Calm down
    Sentence 3 William tried to placate the sad young boy by giving him candies.

 

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