placate

Vocabulary Word

Definition

The term 'placate' refers to calming someone down, particularly when they're annoyed or upset, by making compromises or showing goodwill. It's like giving a present to someone you've upset to get back in their good graces.

Examples in Different Contexts

In a film production setting, a director might need to 'placate' an actor who is unhappy about script changes. The director could say, 'Let’s talk about your concerns and see if we can find a compromise.'

Practice Scenarios

Creative

Scenario:

There seems to be a divide in the team over the latest design concept. Let's find a common ground here.

Response:

Perhaps we can placate the team by incorporating elements from everyone's concept into the final design?

Tech

Scenario:

The recent software bug has caused major trouble for our users. We need to find a way to rectify this quickly.

Response:

I think we should placate our users by rolling out an update to fix the bug as soon as possible and maybe offer them an extended trial period as compensation.