appeasement
gb/əpˈizmənt/ us/əpˈizmənt/
C1
Inglês
megbékítési politika, engedékenység, engesztelés, kielégítés, lecsillapítás
SUBSTANTIVO
C1
FORMAL
1
Padrão de uso:
appeasement of [someone/something]; a policy/strategy of appeasement
Many analysts described the agreement as appeasement of an aggressive regime.
Sok elemző a megállapodást egy agresszív rezsimmel szembeni megbékítési politikának nevezte.
The senator argued that appeasement would only encourage further threats.
A szenátor azzal érvelt, hogy az engedékenység csak további fenyegetéseket ösztönözne.
After years of criticism, the government insisted its approach was diplomacy, not appeasement.
Exemplos para estudantes
They saw the deal as appeasement, not peace.
Az alkut engedékenységnek látták, nem békének.
Appeasement can make a bully more confident.
Az engedékenység magabiztosabbá tehet egy erőszakoskodót.
Erro comum:
In political contexts, appeasement is usually negative; it does not simply mean peaceful negotiation.
Significado
Concessions to avoid conflict
Colocações
policy of appeasement
|strategy of appeasement
|political appeasement
|diplomatic appeasement
|appeasement of dictators
|appeasement of aggressors
|pursue appeasement
|reject appeasement
|accuse someone of appeasement
|era of appeasement
Sinônimos
conciliation (more neutral and more focused on restoring friendly relations)
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accommodation (more neutral or practical; does not always imply weakness)
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capitulation (stronger and more critical; suggests surrender)
Antônimos
resistance (refusing to give in to demands or pressure)
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deterrence (preventing aggression through strength or threats rather than concessions)
Temas
politics
|diplomacy
|conflict
|history
Definição
giving a threatening or demanding person or country what they want so that they will not cause trouble or fight
the practice or policy of giving an aggressive or demanding person, group, or country what it wants in order to avoid conflict, often criticized as weak or unwise
SUBSTANTIVO
C1
FORMAL
2
Padrão de uso:
appeasement of [someone/something]; for the appeasement of [a feeling/need/desire]
The apology was offered as appeasement of the angry customers.
A bocsánatkérést a dühös vásárlók engesztelésére szánták.
The mayor promised real reform, not just the appeasement of public anger.
A polgármester valódi reformot ígért, nem csupán a közharag lecsillapítását.
The snack provided only temporary appeasement of hunger.
Exemplos para estudantes
The gift was a small act of appeasement.
Az ajándék egy kis engesztelő gesztus volt.
The apology helped with the appeasement of his anger.
A bocsánatkérés segített lecsillapítani a haragját.
Erro comum:
This noun is quite formal; in everyday speech, people more often use the verb appease or phrases like calm down or satisfy.
Significado
Calming or satisfying someone
Colocações
appeasement of critics
|appeasement of voters
|appeasement of anger
|appeasement of public concern
|temporary appeasement
|gesture of appeasement
|act of appeasement
|emotional appeasement
|appeasement of hunger
|appeasement of desire
Sinônimos
placation (similar but especially about calming an angry person)
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mollification (formal; emphasizes softening anger or annoyance)
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pacification (often used for calming unrest or conflict, sometimes by control)
Antônimos
provocation (an action that makes anger or conflict worse)
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aggravation (making a problem, feeling, or irritation more severe)
Temas
emotions
|social_interaction
|needs
Definição
the act of making someone or a feeling less upset, strong, or demanding
the act of calming someone, reducing an uncomfortable feeling, or satisfying a need or desire
Gramática
Forma no dicionário
appeasement
AFI
GB/əpˈizmənt/
US/əpˈizmənt/
Sílabas e tonicidade
ap - pease - ment (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (pease)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: appeasement
- Plural: appeasement, appeasements
Expressões
policy of appeasement
1/pˈɑlɪsi əv əpˈizmənt/
fixed phrase
formal
Concession-based conflict policy
a policy of giving an aggressive country what it wants to try to prevent war
Exemplos
- Chamberlain's government is often associated with the policy of appeasement.
- Critics warned that the agreement looked like a policy of appeasement rather than a path to lasting peace.
- The crisis revived debate about whether compromise had become a policy of appeasement.
Exemplos para estudantes
- They rejected a policy of appeasement.
- The policy of appeasement failed to stop the war.