🕊️reconciliation

noun
/ˌrɛkənsɪliˈeɪʃən/

Meaning

The restoration of friendly relations or agreement after conflict.
a situation in which two people or groups of people become friendly again after they have argued; the process of making two opposite beliefs, ideas, or situations agree
The restoration of friendly relations; the action of making one view or belief compatible with another.

Example Sentences

The peace treaty marked a reconciliation between the two nations.

The reconciliation between the two families brought peace to the community.

The peace treaty was a major step toward reconciliation.

Example Expressions

make amends

Synonyms

settlement, resolution, reunion, harmony, peace-making
Entry 1
settlement, resolution, reunion, harmony
Entry 2
reunion, harmony, settlement, peace-making
Entry 3
resolution, settlement

Antonyms

conflict, discord, separation, estrangement, dispute
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conflict, discord, separation
Entry 2
conflict, discord, separation, estrangement
Entry 3
conflict, dispute

Collocations

peace reconciliation, reconciliation process, reconciliation efforts, family reconciliation, national reconciliation, seek reconciliation
Entry 1
peace reconciliation, reconciliation process, reconciliation efforts
Entry 2
family reconciliation, national reconciliation, seek reconciliation

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