1. the policy of making concessions to an aggressive power in order to avoid conflict
Usage: often used in historical contexts, especially regarding pre-WWII diplomacy
2. the act of calming or satisfying someone by giving them what they want

Examples

• The policy of appeasement toward Nazi Germany ultimately failed to prevent war.
• Many historians criticize Chamberlain’s appeasement of Hitler at Munich.
• The company’s appeasement of angry customers included full refunds and apologies.
• His constant appeasement of his demanding boss was wearing him down.
• The treaty was seen as appeasement rather than genuine diplomacy.
• Critics argued that appeasement only encouraged further aggression.
• The government’s appeasement strategy backfired spectacularly.