Both Uses of
appease
in
Gone with the Wind
- But in spite of everything he did to appease her, she continued to have her tantrums and often he thought she acted like one possessed.†
Chpt 4.38 *
- She had to appease him with the most abject of apologies.†
Chpt 5.56
Definition:
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(appease) satisfy or pacify (make less angry or upset) -- typically by giving something wantededitor's notes: For example, a salesperson might give a discount coupon to appease an angry customer; or you might grab a quick snack to appease your hunger.