1. to make someone less angry or upset by doing or saying something to please them
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘placate’

Examples

• She placates her crying baby with a gentle lullaby.
• The manager placates angry customers with free vouchers.
• He always placates his boss when she’s in a bad mood.
• The politician placates voters with promises of lower taxes.
• Mom placates the arguing children by offering them ice cream.
• The teacher placates the frustrated student with extra help.