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Definition of placater

placater

/ˈpleɪkeɪtər/
pla · cat · er
Plural:placaters
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Adjective:placatory
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• noun

1

A person who appeases, pacifies, or soothes the anger, hostility, or grievances of others, often by making concessions or adopting an agreeable demeanor.

Example

"In family therapy, the counselor noticed that the eldest child consistently acted as a placater whenever tensions rose between the parents."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the verb 'placate' plus the agentive suffix '-er'. The verb 'placate' derives from Latin 'placatus', the past participle of 'placare' (to calm, soothe, or appease), which is related to 'placere' (to please).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Placater. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/placater
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