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 *appease = satisfy or pacify (make less angry or upset)
- She had to appease him with the most abject of apologies.†
Chpt 5.56
Definition:
satisfy or pacify (make less angry or upset) -- typically by giving something wanted
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.