placate

Definition of placate

Verbs

cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
Synonyms:
appease, assuage, conciliate, gentle, gruntle, lenify, mollify, pacify
Type of:
calm, calm down, lull, quiet, quieten, still, tranquilize, tranquillise, tranquillize
make calm or still

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