reconciliation
[noun]
Synonyms: reunion, conciliation, pacification, reconcilement

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Antonyms: disagreement
Related Words: appeasement, conciliation, mollification, propitiation, satisfying

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

rec‧on‧cil‧i‧a‧tion /ˌrekənsɪliˈeɪʃən/ noun [singular, uncountable]

1. a situation in which two people, countries etc become friendly with each other again after quarrelling:
Her ex-husband had always hoped for a reconciliation.
reconciliation between/with
The meeting achieved a reconciliation between the groups.
his reconciliation with his brother
The treaty has brought a new spirit of reconciliation on both sides.
The leadership announced a programme of national reconciliation (=an attempt by all sides to end a war or trouble in a country).

2. the process of finding a way that two beliefs, facts etc that are opposed to each other can both be true or successful
reconciliation between
a reconciliation between environment and development

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

reconciliation
noun
I. ending a disagreement/conflict
ADJ. full | lasting | national, personal, political
VERB + RECONCILIATION seek He sought reconciliation with those he had stolen from.
attempt | achieve, bring about, effect, make, secure | promote, work for | call for The rebel leader called for reconciliation with the armed forces.
RECONCILIATION + NOUN agreement | talks
PREP. ~ between They aimed to secure a lasting reconciliation between the two countries.
~ with She attempted reconciliation with her estranged brother.
PHRASES an attempt at reconciliation, efforts at/towards reconciliation, a gesture of reconciliation In a bold gesture of reconciliation, the government released the rebel leader.
a mood/spirit of reconciliation, a policy of reconciliation

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