English noun: conciliation |
1. | conciliation (state) the state of manifesting goodwill and cooperation after being reconciled |
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| Samples | There was a brief period of conciliation but the fighting soon resumed.
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| Broader (hypernym) | peace |
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2. | conciliation (communication) any of various forms of mediation whereby disputes may be settled short of arbitration |
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| Broader (hypernym) | mediation |
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3. | conciliation (act) the act of placating and overcoming distrust and animosity |
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| Synonyms | placation, propitiation |
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| Broader (hypernym) | appeasement, calming |
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