In a way that tries to calm someone down or satisfy their anger by giving them what they want.
From 'appease' (Latin ad- 'to' + paix 'peace') plus the adverbial suffix -ly, meaning to do something in a peace-making manner.
This word reveals how different cultures handle conflict: English speakers 'appease,' while some languages have entirely different concepts. The famous Munich Agreement of 1938 tried to appease Hitler but showed how appeasement without strength can backfire.
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