propitiate

1. V-T If you propitiate someone, you stop them from being angry or impatient by doing something to please them. 使息怒; 和解[正式]

I've never gone out of my way to propitiate people. 我从未违心安慰过别人。

These ancient ceremonies propitiate the spirits of the waters. 这些古老的仪式平息水中神灵的怒气。