to make (fears, doubt) less strong

reduce something, usually a pain or a problem

to use flattery or deceit to persuade, get information etc from, (a person)

attempt to coax; flatter

to treat (a person) with great care and tenderness

indulge, pamper

to praise (a person) too much or insincerely (in order to please)

compliment excessively

to behave in a way that shows one has no self-respect

abase, demean oneself

to make oneself likes, especially in order to gain an advantage

get on the good side of someone

to give help or encouragement to a person or thing that is weak, bad or undesirable

cater to, indulge

to make (a person) feel less angry

soothe, pacify

to make (a person, a person's feelings or emotions) quiet or calm; to make (pains, aches) less sharp or severe

calm, ease

to (try to) persuade (a person) to do something wrong or foolish; to attract (a person) to have or do something

lure, entice