Synonyms for

Conciliation

Verb / kʌˌnsɪli:ˈeɪʃʌn / Another word for conciliation — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The act of making peace or resolving a dispute.

Synonyms & similar words

placation propitiation compromise agreement harmony concurrence settling resolution negotiation understanding pacification reunion unity amity peace rapprochement conciliation truce detente accord entente concord

Example sentences

  1. The two friends came to a reconciliation after their argument.
  2. The company and the union are in the process of reconciliation.
  3. The mediator helped the parties achieve a reconciliation.
  4. The government is seeking reconciliation with the opposition party.
  5. Reconciliation is often the first step towards forgiveness.

Quotes

  • Peace is not the absence of conflict, it is the ability to handle conflict by peaceful means. - Ronald Reagan
  • The best way to destroy an enemy is to make him a friend. - Abraham Lincoln
  • Peace is not something you wish for, it is something you make, something you do, something you are, and something you give away. - Robert Fulghum

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