Con·cil·i·ate v. t. [imp. & p. p. Conciliated; p. pr & vb. n. Conciliating.] To win ower; to gain from a state of hostility; to gain the good will or favor of; to make friendly; to mollify; to propitiate; to appease.
The rapacity of his father's administration had excited such universal discontent, that it was found expedient to conciliate the nation. --Hallam.
Syn: -- To reconcile; propitiate; appease; pacify.
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