Synonyms for

Mediated

Verb / ˈmi:di:ˌeɪtɪd / Another word for mediated — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Mediated means to intervene or settle a disagreement between two or more people or groups.

Synonyms & similar words

arbitrate liaise intermediate mediate intercede arbitrate negotiate conciliate resolve intercede moderate interpose intervene broker mitigate settle facilitate pacify reconcile appease propitiate adjust harmonize

Synonyms by register

Formal

intervened arbitrated negotiated facilitated

Informal

brokered helped out stepped in sorted out

Literary

interposed bridged

Antonyms

direct immediate unfiltered unassisted unobstructed straight

Common collocations

  • mediated conflict
  • mediated settlement
  • mediated by
  • mediated through
  • mediated communication
  • mediated intervention
  • mediated dispute

Word family

noun mediation
verb mediate
adjective mediating
adverb mediately

Usage note

Often used in contexts of conflict resolution, negotiation, or communication. Can imply acting as an intermediary or facilitating a process.

Example sentences

  1. The mediator helped the two sides come to an agreement.
  2. The therapist mediated the family's conflict.
  3. The UN mediated the peace negotiations between the two countries.
  4. The lawyer mediated the dispute between the two parties.
  5. The manager mediated the disagreement between the employees.

Quotes

  • Mediation is a powerful tool to resolve conflicts, but it requires both sides to be willing to compromise. - Desmond Tutu
  • Mediation is a way of reaching peaceful and lasting solutions to conflicts, without resorting to violence or litigation. - Kofi Annan
  • In the end, reconciliation is a spiritual process, which requires more than just a legal framework. It has to happen in the hearts and minds of people. - Nelson Mandela

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