What does "aplacar" mean in English?

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Spanish

aplacar

English

to appease

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Alternative translations of "aplacar"

to calm
to soothe
to pacify
to mollify

Examples of how to use "aplacar" in Spanish

Spanish
Intentó aplacar su ira.
English
He tried to calm his anger.
Spanish
Yo aplaco mi miedo con respiración calmada.
English
I calm my fear with steady breathing.
Spanish
Ayer aplacé la rabia con disculpas sinceras.
English
Yesterday I soothed my anger with sincere apologies.
Spanish
Ella aplacaba el llanto de su bebé.
English
She was soothing her baby's crying.
Spanish
Mañana aplacaré las dudas del equipo.
English
Tomorrow I will allay the team's doubts.

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Intentó aplacar su ira.

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