Word of the Day: PLACATE

Mike Bergin

Apr 13

To soothe or assuage

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Kevin George

Apr 13

Great verb to study … well worth adding to your vocabulary ....

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I agree, thanks. I also love the rarely used adjective placatory, which I'm now trying to use more often.

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