Ameliorate
Ameliorate verb - To make better.
Placate and ameliorate are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Placate" instead a verb "Ameliorate".
Placate
Placate verb - To lessen the anger or agitation of.
Ameliorate and placate are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Ameliorate" instead a verb "Placate".
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