v. Function: verb
1
Synonyms: PACIFY , assuage, conciliate, mollify, placate, propitiate, sweeten
Related Words: calm (down), ease, soothe; extenuate, gloss (over), palliate, whitewash
Contrasted Words: annoy, bother, irk, vex; anger, enrage, incense, infuriate; discompose, disturb, perturb, upset
Antonyms: exasperate
2
Synonyms: SATISFY 3, content, gratify
Related Words: ease, relieve; cater (to), coddle, pamper, spoil
Antonyms: aggravate