v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Conciliated; p. pr & vb. n. Conciliating. ] [ L. conciliatus, p. p. of conciliare to draw or bring together, unite, from concilium council. See Council. ] 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. [ 1913 Webster ] 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. [ 1913 Webster ] |