gruntle
noun
1. a grunting sound
2. a snort
verb
1. cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
Similar word(s): appease, assuage, conciliate, gentle, lenify, mollify, pacify, placate
Definition categories: emotion, calm, lull, quiet, quieten, still, tranquilize, tranquillise, tranquillize