Placatory(adjective)
Intended to calm, soothe, or pacify someone.
Hindi meaning:शांत करने वाला
Synonyms: Appeasing, Conciliatory, Soothing, Pacifying
Antonyms: Provocative, Agitating, Irritating, Hostile
Example: He used a placatory tone to settle the angry crowd.
Trick to remember: Placatory sounds like “place a calm” — jab koi gussa ho aur tum shant karne wali baat karke situation ko cool down karo, that is placatory.
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