tr.v. pla·cat·ed, pla·cat·ing, pla·cates To allay the anger of, especially by making concessions; appease. See Synonyms at pacify. placat′er n. pla·cation (plā-kāshən) n. placa·to′ry (-tôr′ē), placa′tive (-kā′tĭv) adj. |
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