Synonyms for Appease (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of):
assuage, conciliate, gentle, mollify, pacify, placate, gruntle, lenify
WordNet sense 2 (overcome or allay):
quell, stay
WordNet sense 3 (make peace with):
propitiate
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