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| arbitrator |
a person chosen to mediate and resolve disputes or controversies. [1/2 definitions] |
| committee |
a group of persons chosen or volunteering themselves to work together to solve a problem or resolve a particular issue. |
| conclude |
to bring to a final settlement; resolve. [1/4 definitions] |
| conference committee |
in the U.S. Congress, a temporary panel assembled from members of both the Senate and House of Representatives to resolve differences between two versions of a particular bill and create a compromise version. |
| cowardice |
lack of bravery or resolve in the face of danger, pain, or other difficulties. |
| decide |
to resolve a conflict or dispute. [1/7 definitions] |
| determine |
to firmly decide on a course of action, or to cause one to make a firm decision; resolve. [2/6 definitions] |
| deus ex machina |
(Latin) god from a machine; in ancient Greek drama, a god brought in by a mechanical contrivance to resolve a plot or complicated situation. [1/2 definitions] |
| faze |
to bewilder or to disturb the composure or shake the resolve of; disconcert or daunt. |
| foreclose |
to close or resolve beforehand. [1/4 definitions] |
| frustrated |
feeling angry or upset at one's own powerlessness, at one's inability to resolve issues or accomplish what one desires or needs. [1/3 definitions] |
| insist |
to state with firmness or resolve. [1/4 definitions] |
| lay (something) to rest |
to end or resolve a matter. [1/2 definitions] |
| must1 |
to be determined to by personal resolve or desire (often pronounced with strong emphasis). [1/7 definitions] |
| ombudsman |
a man employed by a government, institution, or the like to hear and attempt to resolve complaints, as from citizens, employees, or students. |
| ombudsperson |
a person employed by a government, institution, or the like to hear and attempt to resolve complaints, as from citizens, employees, or students. |
| ombudswoman |
a woman employed by a government, institution, or the like to hear and attempt to resolve complaints, as from citizens, employees, or students. |
| pluck |
strong resolve, courage, or spirit in spite of difficulty. [1/8 definitions] |
| purpose |
determination or resolve. [2/6 definitions] |
| reconcile |
to correct or adjust (at least one of two or more things) in order to resolve contradictions or incompatibility. [1/3 definitions] |
| resolute |
having or showing firmness, determination, or resolve. |
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