Conciliate

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑnˈsiˈaɪˈɫiˈeɪt/

Conciliate (verb)

  1. To make someone less angry or upset by showing understanding or kindness.
  2. To bring two sides together to end a conflict or disagreement.

Examples

  • They tried to conciliate the angry crowd with soothing words.
  • The mediator worked hard to conciliate the two parties involved.

Common collocations: conciliate emotions, conciliate differences, conciliate parties, conciliate interests

Synonyms of Conciliate

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Conciliate

  • — to make a situation worse or more severe.
  • — to cause someone to feel isolated or estranged.