conciliate
verb (used with object)
to overcome the distrust or hostility of; placate; win over.
conciliatingly
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a word derived from
conciliate.
Example Sentences
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The strategist gently shook the hand which held the weapon in hint that Newt should surrender it, while he nodded and laid the other hand conciliatingly on the boy's shoulder.
From The Code of the Mountains by Charles Neville Buck
We must confess," said Mrs. Farnsworth conciliatingly, "that Mr. Singleton is passing through a severe trial.
From Lady Larkspur by Meredith Nicholson
“Hadn’t you better let us step out, and you talk your business over with him right here, Linus?” inquired Withee, conciliatingly.
From King Spruce, A Novel by Holman Day
She longed for him to speak now, as he had spoken to her, kindly, conciliatingly, but a few minutes ago, in the drawing-room.
From Love and hatred by Marie Belloc Lowndes
Vard," broke in the Duke, conciliatingly, "don't take so much for granted.
From The Ramrodders A Novel by Holman Day
