placating Get Printable Handwriting Hear It! Say It! Write It! Learn It! Spelling Test Definition verb. to calm or soothe someone who is angry or upset Example Sentence She tried placating her little brother by giving him a toy. Synonyms pacify; appease; mollify Antonyms provoke; aggravate Hear It! Say It! Write It! placating Switch to cursive Start Share with your friends: