appeasement
Translation
appeasement, pacification
Examples
The policy of appeasement failed to prevent war.
The policy of appeasement failed to prevent war.
His actions were a clear act of appeasement.
His actions were a clear act of appeasement.
Grammar Patterns
policy of appeasement a policy of making concessions The policy of appeasement failed.
act of appeasement an action intended to pacify It was an act of appeasement.
Similar Words
Synonyms: conciliation, pacification; Antonyms: provocation, aggravation
Etymology
From the verb 'appease' + the noun-forming suffix '-ment'. 'Appease' means to bring to peace.
Memory Tips
Remember the historical context of appeasement before WWII, where concessions were made to an aggressor to avoid conflict.