Definitions

1. verb

to satisfy or calm (someone) by giving them what they want, or to make a difficult situation less severe

“The government tried to appease the protesters by meeting their demands.”

2. noun

a person or thing that appeases

“The appeasers in the government were criticized for their decision.”

3. verb

to make (something unpleasant or unwelcome) less severe or unpleasant

“The rain will appease the dry soil and help the crops grow.”