All 5 Uses of
appease
in
The Ramayana
- Then, thus addressed, the saint, well pleased, The fury of his wrath appeased.†
Book 1 *appeased = satisfied or pacified (made less angry or upset)
- Now ere the saint resolve to bring Destruction on each living thing, Let us appease, while yet we may, Him bright as fire, like fire to slay.†
Book 1appease = satisfy or pacify (make less angry or upset)
- Ráma Appeased.†
Book 3appeased = satisfied or pacified (made less angry or upset)
- But Mahápársva saw the sting Of keen reproach had galled the king; And humbly, eager to appease His anger, spoke in words like these: "And breathes there one so cold and weak The forest and the gloom to seek Where savage beasts abound, and spare To taste the luscious honey there?†
Book 6appease = satisfy or pacify (make less angry or upset)
- He ceased: the prudent counsel pleased The monarch, and his wrath appeased; Then to his council hall in haste The giant lord his steps retraced.†
Book 6appeased = satisfied or pacified (made less angry or upset)
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.