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placate vs still

still vs placate

placate is not a noun while still is a noun.

placate is not an adjective while still is an adjective.

placate and still both are verbs.

placate is not an adverb while still is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
placate No No Yes No
still Yes Yes Yes Yes
As verbs, still is a hypernym of placate; that is, still is a word with a broader meaning than placate:
  • placate: cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
  • still: make calm or still
Other hypernyms of placate include calm, calm down, lull, quiet, quieten, tranquilize, tranquillise, tranquillize.
placate (noun) still (noun)
an apparatus used for the distillation of liquids; consists of a vessel in which a substance is vaporized by heat and a condenser where the vapor is condensed
a static photograph (especially one taken from a movie and used for advertising purposes)
a plant and works where alcoholic drinks are made by distillation
(poetic) tranquil silence
placate (adjective) still (adjective)
not sparkling
used of pictures; of a single or static photograph not presented so as to create the illusion of motion; or representing objects not capable of motion
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
marked by absence of sound
not in physical motion
free from noticeable current
placate (verb) still (verb)
cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of cause to be quiet or not talk
make motionless
make calm or still
lessen the intensity of or calm
placate (adverb) still (adverb)
to a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons
with reference to action or condition; without change, interruption, or cessation
without moving or making a sound
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
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