conciliation

/kɒnˌsɪliˈeɪʃən/ i /kɒnˌsɪliˈeɪʃən/

Definitions

1. noun

The act or process of settling a dispute or conflict by compromise or negotiation.

“The government’s policy of conciliation helped to ease the labor dispute and prevent a strike.”

Synonyms

  • arbitration
  • compromise
  • mediation
  • negotiation

Antonyms

  • aggravation
  • conflict
  • dispute
  • escalation