gruntle

v. i.

[Freq. of grunt.]
To grunt; to grunt repeatedly. [Obs.]

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[by back-formation] to put in good humor [originally, to grumble, complain (or grunt)]; hence, gruntled: satisfied, pleased

IN BRIEF: v. - Cause to be more favorably inclined.

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The verb has one meaning:

Meaning #1: cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
  Synonyms: pacify, lenify, conciliate, assuage, appease, mollify, placate, gentle

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