to pacify, to appease, to calm
1. to calm someone who is angry or agitated; to soothe
The mother tried to appease her crying child with a lullaby.
A mãe tentou apaziguar seu filho chorando com uma canção de ninar.
2. to resolve or settle a conflict or dispute
The diplomat worked to appease the tensions between the two nations.
O diplomata trabalhou para apaziguar as tensões entre as duas nações.
3. to satisfy or placate someone by giving them what they want
He tried to appease his boss with a detailed report.
Ele tentou apaziguar seu chefe com um relatório detalhado.
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