English Synonym Finder

conciliate

Definitions

To stop someone from being angry or discontented; placate.

To reconcile or make compatible.

Examples

The mediator worked tirelessly to conciliate the two parties after their long and bitter dispute.

He tried to conciliate his angry neighbors by offering to pay for the damages caused by his tree.

Synonyms

appease placate reconcile pacify mollify propitiate mediate

Antonyms

provoke antagonize alienate incite aggravate estrange inflame