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The correct answer is pacify.

Appease

A. dismay
B. pacify
C. manifest
D. earnestly request

The correct answer is (B) To pacify; to calm, quiet, or soothe (strife, anger, person), especially by making concessions. To bring to a state of peace or contentment. To satisfy, allay or relieve; assuage.

Appease comes from Old French apeser, apaisier, (à + pais [peace]).

Examples of use:

  • The snacks appeased their hunger.
  • The gift served to appease the angry wife.


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