to pacify the angry crowd

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• ap|peas´ing|ly — ap|pease «uh PEEZ», transitive verb, peased, peas|ing. 1. to put an end to by satisfying (an appetite or desire); satisfy: »A good dinner will appease your hunger. 2. to make calm or quiet; pacify: »He tried to appease the crying child by giving… …   Useful english dictionary

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