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 client meeting, if a customer is dissatisfied, a manager might 'placate' them by offering a discount or additional services. The manager might express, 'I understand your concerns, and we’re willing to offer a 10% discount to resolve this issue.'

Practice Scenarios

Business

Scenario:

There's been some backlash about our new product's price increase. We need to ensure we're communicating clearly with our customers about the added value.

Response:

What if we placate customers with some loyalty incentives, like offering exclusive deals to those who have been with us for a while?

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?