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How to pronounce conciliation in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms placation, propitiation
Type of appeasement, calming
Derivation conciliate
Type Words
Type of mediation
Derivation conciliate
Type Words
Type of peace
Derivation conciliate


there was a brief period of conciliation but the fighting soon resumed.

Examples of conciliation

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South Korea is probably not too alarmed at Mr Obama's penchant for conciliation.
From the economist.com
After review, this may lead to mediation, settlement, dismissal or conciliation.
From the kentucky.com
In his election campaign he advocated a policy of conciliation with North Korea.
From the economist.com
Although I used to get so mad when people would say that to me in conciliation.
From the time.com
They have, most of them, an aversion to cooperation, conciliation and compromise.
From the time.com
Bush's unshakable faith in the power of personal diplomacy dictated conciliation.
From the time.com
For now, Obama seems to be coming down on the side of those who want conciliation.
From the stltoday.com
She lived through one tragedy and came out a voice for moderation and conciliation.
From the nytimes.com
They settled minor disputes and disagreements using conciliation and peer pressure.
From the en.wikipedia.org
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  • The state of manifesting goodwill and cooperation after being reconciled; "there was a brief period of conciliation but the fighting soon resumed"
  • Any of various forms of mediation whereby disputes may be settled short of arbitration
  • Placation: the act of placating and overcoming distrust and animosity
  • (conciliate) pacify: cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of; "She managed to mollify the angry customer"
  • (conciliate) reconcile: come to terms; "After some discussion we finally made up"
  • (conciliate) accommodate: make (one thing) compatible with (another); "The scientists had to accommodate the new results with the existing theories"
  • Conciliation is an alternative dispute resolution (ADR) process whereby the parties to a dispute (including future interest disputes) agree to utilize the services of a conciliator, who then meets with the parties separately in an attempt to resolve their differences. ...
  • The action of bringing peace and harmony; the action of ending strife; A form of alternative dispute resolution, similar but less formal than mediation, in which the parties bring their dispute to a neutral third party, who helps lower tensions, improve communications and explore possible solutions
  • (conciliate) Make calm and content; placate; Mediate in a dispute