appeasement

UK
/əˈpiːzmənt/
US
/əˈpizmənt/

Translations

appeasementnoun
appeasements
pl
The policy of appeasement was criticized for allowing the aggressor to gain more power.
La politique d’apaisement a été critiquée parce qu’elle a permis à l’agresseur de gagner en pouvoir.
politique d’apaisementSens diplomatique et politique.
The government's strategy of appeasement was intended to prevent conflict with neighboring countries.
La stratégie d’apaisement du gouvernement visait à empêcher un conflit avec les pays voisins.
appeasementadjective
UK
/əˈpiːzmənt/
US
/əˈpizmənt/
Used attributively: e.g. "appeasement policy", "appeasement strategy"
d’apaisementEmploi relationnel, surtout en contexte politique ou diplomatique.
The government adopted an appeasement approach toward the rebels.
Le gouvernement a adopté une approche d’apaisement envers les rebelles.

Definitions

appeasementnoun
The action or process of pacifying or placating someone by acceding to their demands.
The policy of appeasement was criticized for allowing the aggressor to gain more power.
A diplomatic policy aimed at avoiding war by making concessions to another power.
The government's strategy of appeasement was intended to prevent conflict with neighboring countries.
appeasementadjective
Relating to or characterized by attempts to pacify another party through concessions.
The government adopted an appeasement approach toward the rebels.