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placative

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9 lettersPronunciation /pləˈkeɪtɪv/Part of speech adjectiveSorted aaceilptvStarts with PEnds with E0 clues
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Definitions

  1. intended to pacify by acceding to demands or granting concessions

Word origin

From placate + -ive.

Used in a sentence

  • Penrod's answer, like the look he lifted to the impressive stranger, was meek and placative.
  • Temple entered the dining-room from the kitchen, her face fixed in a cringing, placative expression [...].

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