Versöhnung — meaning in English
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English meaning
- atonement noun The act of making amends for wrongdoing.
- conciliation noun The process of ending a conflict and bringing back peace between people.
- reconciliation noun The restoration of friendly relations between people or groups who have been in conflict.
Senses
Versöhnung is used for these senses in English:
- atonement Making amends to restore a damaged relationship; expiation.
- conciliation The process of bringing peace and harmony; the ending of strife.
- reconciliation The re-establishment of friendly relations; conciliation, rapprochement.
atonement — full definition
- noun The act of making amends for wrongdoing.
- noun (religion) The reconciliation between God and humanity, especially through the death of Jesus Christ.
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.
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