appease
verbTo calm anger or satisfy demands, often by making concessions.
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conciliate
verbTo reduce hostility and gain goodwill by persuasion or resolving differences.
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adjectiveUnable to be appeased or persuaded to relent.
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verbTo calm anger or soften someone's attitude.
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verbTo calm someone who is angry or upset.
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verbTo calm anger or make someone less hostile.
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verbTo win favor or reduce anger by a conciliatory act.
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