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conciliate

UK
/kənˈsɪl.i.eɪt/
US
/kənˈsɪl.i.eɪt/

Translations

conciliateverb
conciliated
Past Simple
conciliated
Past Participle
conciliating
Gerund
UK
/kənˈsɪl.i.eɪt/
US
/kənˈsɪl.i.eɪt/
concilierDans le sens de servir d’intermédiaire pour rétablir l’accord ou la réconciliation.
The diplomat was sent to conciliate between the two warring nations.
Le diplomate a été envoyé pour concilier les deux nations en guerre.
apaiserDans le sens de calmer l’hostilité ou le mécontentement.
The manager tried to conciliate the upset customers by offering them a discount.
Le directeur a essayé d’apaiser les clients mécontents en leur offrant une remise.
Additional translations
amadouerDans le sens de gagner la faveur ou les bonnes grâces de quelqu’un; registre courant.
Synonyms
placate
soothe
calm
mollify
reconcile
pacify
appease
Antonyms
estrange
alienate

Definitions

conciliateverb
To stop someone from being angry or discontented; to placate or pacify.
The manager tried to conciliate the upset customers by offering them a discount.
To act as a mediator or go-between in a dispute in order to bring about an agreement or reconciliation.
The diplomat was sent to conciliate between the two warring nations.
To win or gain the favor, goodwill, or support of someone by friendly or accommodating acts.
The candidate tried to conciliate undecided voters with promises of tax reform.
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