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con·cil·i·ate
 conciliate
- pronunciation:
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- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
conciliated, conciliates, conciliating |
| definition 1: |
to overcome the anger, distrust, or animosity of; appease; placate.
A diplomatic mission was sent to conciliate the menacing nation in an effort to avoid war.- antonyms:
- antagonize, provoke
- similar words:
- disarm, placate, propitiate
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| definition 2: |
through friendly or pleasant behavior, to gain or regain (friendship or good will).
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| related words: |
accord, calm, mollify, pacify, reconcile |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to gain or regain friendship or good will through friendly or pleasant behavior.
As he had not apologized, she resisted his efforts to conciliate. |
| derivation: |
conciliation (n.) |
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