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Definitions for placatory
-ˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr ipla·ca·to·ry

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. appeasing(a), placating, placative, placatoryadjective

    intended to pacify by acceding to demands or granting concessions

    "the appeasing concessions to the Nazis at Munich"; "placating (or placative) gestures"; "an astonishingly placatory speech"

Wiktionary

  1. placatoryadjective

    That placates; pacifying.

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  1. placatory

    Placatory refers to anything intended to appease, pacify, calm down, or soothe someone who is angry, upset, or dissatisfied. It involves actions, words, gestures, or behaviors that aim to reduce hostility, avoid conflict, or restore harmonious relationships.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of placatory in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of placatory in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

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