The refusal, at certain times and seasons, of food that in itself is hygienically good and palatable, in placation of a deity, or, without further explanation, to avoid bad luck, is well known among the lower tribes of men.
Source: wiktionary
Placation
Synonyms for "placation" (35 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (7)
Noun(5 words)
Strong matches (11)
Noun(3 words)
Verb(1 words)
Related words (17)
Noun(7 words)
peace-keeping forcepeacemakingpeacemongeringplacabilitypropitiationreconciliationrelaxation of tensionsoothingtranquilizationunited nations troops
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: conciliation, appeasement, appeasement, appeasement policy, appeasing.
- Sentence evidence is available for placation, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "placation".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "placation"
Keep "placation" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "placation" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "placation", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "placation" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
11 entriesMore specific
13 entriesapologyappeasementappeasement policyassuranceconcessionconcessionary bargainingconcessionary offerconciliatory gestureflatterymollificationsoft concessionssoft-line approachsymbolic gesture
Collocations
6 entriesappeasement policyappeasement strategyconciliatory gesturemollification effortplacation tacticpolitical placation
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
8 entriesSample sentences
3 total sentences available.
Instead, Jerry [a dog] was all placation and appeal, all softness of pleading in a body denied speech that nevertheless was articulate, from wagging tail and wriggling sides to flat-laid ears and eyes that almost spoke, to any human sensitive of understanding.
Source: wiktionary
While these political sellout artists have been intoning their mind numbing placations, citizens across the nation have been speaking and acting.
Source: wiktionary
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "placation"?
Closest matches include conciliation, appeasement, appeasement, appeasement policy, appeasing.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "placation"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.