All 3 Uses of

appease
in
A Man Named Dave

Mother seemed to attempt to appease Grandmother but only to a limit.†
p. 123.3 *

appease = satisfy or pacify (make less angry or upset)

Without hesitation—just as I always had when faced with a confrontation that dealt with others' feelings—I appeased her by shutting up, swallowing my pride, and forgetting about it.†
p. 147.7

appeased = satisfied or pacified (made less angry or upset)

But because of giving myself away so many times, for so many years, only to appease others, in hope of their acceptance, I hesitated.†
p. 253.4

appease = satisfy or pacify (make 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.