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Pour oil on troubled waters
verb
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Definitions
1.
verb
To calm, appease or quieten a person or situation.
Synonyms
cast oil on troubled waters
pacify
appease
smooth someone's feathers
smooth over
hose down
allay
placify
placate
soothe
smooth
assuage
Antonyms
add fuel to the fire
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