1. past tense of placate; made someone less angry or upset by giving them what they want or by being kind to them

Examples

• The manager placated the angry customer with a full refund.
• She placated her crying baby with a bottle of milk.
• The government placated protesters by promising new reforms.
• He placated his worried parents by calling them every day.
• The teacher placated the upset student with extra help after class.
• They placated the investors with detailed financial reports.