A party who seeks to appease an opponent may be willing to place the opponent's interests above his or her own, sacrificing to maintain the relationship. We refer to this intention as ________.

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The intention to place the opponent's interests above one's own to maintain the relationship is referred to as accommodating. Option E is the only choice that fits the given explanation. Option A (collaborating) refers to working together to find a mutually beneficial solution, option B (avoiding) refers to withdrawing from the conflict altogether, option C (compromising) refers to finding a middle ground, and option D (competing) refers to pursuing one's own interests without regard for the opponent's.

A Party Who Seeks to Appease an Opponent May Be