Word of the Day - November 19, 2022

CONCILIATE

  • Act as a mediator
  • appease.
  • Gain (esteem or goodwill)
  • is a formal word applied in situations in which anger or disagreement presents a need for resolution.
  • Reconcile; make compatible
  • Stop (someone) from being angry or discontented; placate; pacify
  • to gain (as goodwill) by pleasing acts [v CONCILIATED, CONCILIATING, CONCILIATES]
  • to overcome the distrust or hostility of; placate; win over.