Both Uses of
appease
in
The Lords of Discipline
- "That's better, Nothin'," Pig said, appeased as last.†
Chpt 1.4 *appeased = satisfied or pacified (made less angry or upset)
- We received no ironic messages in our mail slots nor any menacing communiques slipped beneath the door to our room, and after a week of vigilance we concluded that our silence had appeased The Ten.†
Chpt 4.41
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.