propitiate

/prō-ˈpi-shē-ˌāt/

Latin propitiatus, past participle of propitiare, from propitius propitious

verb

  1. to gain or regain the favor or goodwill of : appease

pacify appease placate mollify propitiate conciliate mean to ease the anger or disturbance of. pacify suggests a soothing or calming. appease implies quieting insistent demands by making concessions.