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placate

verb

cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

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Word length
7
Starts with
P
Ends with
E
Contains
LA
Scrabble score
11
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

pləˈkeɪt

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verb

  1. cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

    “She managed to mollify the angry customer”

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She managed to mollify the angry customer

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