placatory

English

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /pləˈkeɪtəɹi/

Adjective

placatory (comparative more placatory, superlative most placatory)

1. That placates; pacifying.
   • 1980 October 27, Marguerite Johnson et al., “Trying to Tighten the Noose”, in Time:

     While placatory on the hostages, Raja'i dismissed any possibility of a ceasefire in the war.

Synonyms

• placative

Anagrams

• play-actor, playactor