placating Get Printable Handwriting Hear It! Say It! Write It! Learn It! Spelling Test Definition verb. calming someone down or making them less angry. Example Sentence She tried placating her little brother by giving him a toy. More Example Sentences He tried placating his sister with candy. Synonyms calming; soothing; appeasing Antonyms irritating; angering; upsetting Hear It! Say It! Write It! placating Switch to cursive Start Share with your friends: