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placation Synonyms

Another word for placation

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• noun (Context 1)

The act or process of soothing, pacifying, or appeasing someone who is angry or hostile, often by making concessions.

Usage Example

"The company's offer of a partial refund was seen merely as a gesture of appeasement rather than a genuine resolution to the dispute."

Strongest
appeasement
pacification
conciliation
propitiation
mollification
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reconciliation
assuagement
peace offering

Opposites of placation

The opposite of placation shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

provocation
aggravation
antagonism
incitement
irritation
exasperation
alienation
See all opposites of placation

• Nearby Words

placate
placater
placatingly
placation
place
placeable
placebo

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Placation. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/placation
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