propitiate

Definitions for propitiate

verb
– to make (someone) pleased or less angry by giving or saying something desired
– (किसी रुष्‍ट व्‍यक्ति को) मनाना, संतुष्ट करना

Synonyms of propitiate

appease, assuage, conciliate, disarm, gentle, mollify, placate, pacify

Antonyms of propitiate

anger, enrage, incense, inflame (also enflame), infuriate, ire, madden, outrage, scorn

Word Usage

– After John forgot his wife’s birthday, he tried to propitiate the situation by purchasing her the diamond necklace she always wanted.