verzoening — meaning in English
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English meaning
- conciliation noun The process of ending a conflict and bringing back peace between people.
- expiation noun Something done to make up for a sin or wrongdoing.
- reconciliation noun The restoration of friendly relations between people or groups who have been in conflict.
Senses
verzoening is used for these senses in English:
- expiation An act of atonement for a sin or wrongdoing.
- reconcilement The fact of being restored to cordial relations with each other; settling differences, making peace; reconciliation.
- reconciliation The re-establishment of friendly relations; conciliation, rapprochement.
conciliation — full definition
- noun The process of ending a conflict and bringing back peace between people.
- noun (law) An informal way of settling a disagreement in which both sides talk to a neutral person who helps calm tensions, improve communication and explore possible solutions.
expiation — full definition
- noun Something done to make up for a sin or wrongdoing.
- noun The act of making amends, or of stripping something away.
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