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The word that comes to mind is "scapegoat." An abuser will unjustly blame the victim (aka scapegoat)for anything. The victim will in turn try to placate the abuser, trying to smoothe things over. Since all this happens in isolation from other people, the scapegoat starts feeling separate from those around him/her. The dictionary definition is a)one that bears the blame for others, or b)one that is the object of irrational hostility.
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Seven-letter word that means calm down or settle down?
Assuage, placate, mollify...
Is the word placate used in a book?
If the answer is directed at the Book of Mormon, the answer is "no." The word "placate" does not appear in this book of scripture.
What is the definition of placate?
Placate means appease or pacify by acceding to demands or granting concessions; "the appeasing concessions to the Nazis at Munich."
What is a compound sentence with the word placate?
I hate giving free candy to children, but I will do so if it will placate that wailing brat of yours.
What is a sentence using the word placate?
To placate is to calm, pacify, or mollify.Example : "The airline gave out free drinks in an effort to placate angry travelers."Example : "In between, I placate her with more cake."(Sarah Miller in Miss Spitfire: Reaching Helen Keller.)
What seven letter word means to cut off contact with others?
isolate or seclude
What Latin word does isolate come from?
The word has passed into the English language via the Italian from Latin 'insutalus'. Literally meaning 'made into a island'
What are one word examples of appeasement?
Pacify, sooth, calm, placate, conciliate,
What word means to get on your own?
The word you're looking for is "independent" which means being able to do things on your own without needing help from others.
Can ferocious be antonyms of placate?
Placate means to 'sooth or pacify' therefore the antonym would be 'agitate, upset or worry' The antonym of 'ferocious' would be 'gentle, innocent, kind, tame or tender
What does the root word placare mean in the word implacable?
The root word placare in the word implacable means "to placate" or "to soothe." However, the prefix "im-" in implacable adds a negative connotation, so the overall meaning of implacable is "unable to be placated" or "unyielding."
What is the root word for isolated?
The root word for isolated is "isolate," which comes from the Latin word "insula" meaning island.
