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conciliate

11 synonyms and 5 antonyms for conciliate, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Verb — To get or obtain something.

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2. verb

To bring together ideas or demands that disagree, so that they fit with each other.

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3. verb

To calm someone down or win back their goodwill after upsetting them.

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Etymology

Borrowed from Latin conciliātus, perfect passive participle of conciliō (“to unite”), from concilium (“council, meeting”).

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