made nice
Patched things up
Made nice is to reconcile or smooth over conflict, usually between people who've been at odds: After years of feuding, the brothers finally made nice at their mother's funeral.
The phrase often implies superficial or strategic reconciliation rather than genuine resolution—going through the motions of civility without deep forgiveness: She made nice with her ex for the kids' sake.
- apologyStatement acknowledging wrongdoing
- cleared the airResolved misunderstanding through conversation
- forgivenessReleasing resentment toward offenders
- bridge-buildingEstablishing connections between estranged parties
- empathySharing another's emotions
courtesy · peacemaking · kindness · reparations · conciliation · let bygones be bygones · tact · amends · compromise · humility · patched up · mended fences · mediation · respectfulness · diplomacy · sincerity · congeniality · manners
made niceantagonized
Actively turned against
provoked · stirred the pot · made a scene · fanned the flames · escalated
made niceburned bridges
Destroyed relationships permanently
poisoned the well · made waves · rocked the boat · alienated · estranged
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