v. Function: verb
Synonyms: PACIFY , appease, assuage, mollify, placate, propitiate, sweeten
Related Words: intervene, mediate; persuade, prevail; calm, quiet, soothe, tranquilize
Contrasted Words: alienate, disaffect, estrange; foment, incite; excite, pique, provoke, stimulate
Antonyms: antagonize