Appease and Besiege

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Appease verb - To lessen the anger or agitation of.

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Besiege is an antonym for appease.

Besiege verb - To make a request to (someone) in an earnest or urgent manner.

Usage example: bereaved parents continued to besiege the president with pleas to end the war

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Appease is an antonym for besiege.

Nearby Words: besieging, besieger

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