reconciliatory
Aimed at mending
Reconciliatory describes actions, gestures, or attitudes intended to restore friendly relations after conflict or disagreement.
A reconciliatory tone seeks to mend rather than inflame.
She made a reconciliatory phone call after their argument.
The word is formal and less common than its near-synonym conciliatory.
Resolving conflicts through negotiation
- mediationIntervention to resolve conflict
- dialogueSpoken exchange between parties
- negotiationDiscussion seeking mutual accord
- envoyAccredited diplomatic representative
summit · bilateral · treaty · accord · rapprochement · détente · protocol · statecraft
Returning something to condition
- repairRestore to working order
- mendingRestoring damaged items
- renewalMaking current again
- rapprochementReestablishment of harmonious relations
rebuilding · recovery · reunification · bridge-building · closure · catharsis · reconnection · salve
Discussion seeking mutual accord
- mediationIntervention to resolve conflict
- settlementResolved dispute or colony
- concessionYielding a point
- middle-groundIntermediate position between extremes
give-and-take · bargaining · accord · agreement · resolution · adjustment · arrangement · terms
Compensation for wrongdoing
- atonementCompensation for wrongdoing
- contritionRemorseful state over misdeeds
- remorseGuilt for wrongdoing
- repentanceRemorseful rejection of past wrongs
penitence · confession · acknowledgment · mea culpa · regret · sorry · culpability · ruefulness
Formal clearing of guilt
- pardonOfficial release from punishment
- mercyCompassion toward offenders
- clemencyMerciful treatment of offenders
- graceEffortless beauty of motion
compassion · amnesty · exoneration · leniency · forbearance · condonation · empathy · tolerance
Agreement or musical blend
- amicablePeacefully cooperative in manner
- cordialWarmly friendly manner
- peaceableAverse to strife
- friendlyShowing kindness, warmth
pacific · goodwill · cooperative · nonconfrontational · warm · neighbourly · civil · harmonious
peacemaking
Resolving conflicts through negotiation
- mediationIntervention to resolve conflict
- dialogueSpoken exchange between parties
- negotiationDiscussion seeking mutual accord
envoy · summit · bilateral · treaty · accord · rapprochement · détente · protocol · statecraft · intermediary
restoration
Returning something to condition
rapprochement · rebuilding · recovery · reunification · bridge-building · closure · catharsis · reconnection · salve · balm
negotiation
Discussion seeking mutual accord
- mediationIntervention to resolve conflict
- settlementResolved dispute or colony
- concessionYielding a point
middle-ground · give-and-take · bargaining · accord · agreement · resolution · adjustment · arrangement · terms · trade-off
amends
Compensation for wrongdoing
- atonementCompensation for wrongdoing
- contritionRemorseful state over misdeeds
- remorseGuilt for wrongdoing
repentance · penitence · confession · acknowledgment · mea culpa · regret · sorry · culpability · ruefulness · concession
absolution
Formal clearing of guilt
- pardonOfficial release from punishment
- mercyCompassion toward offenders
- clemencyMerciful treatment of offenders
grace · compassion · amnesty · exoneration · leniency · forbearance · condonation · empathy · tolerance · understanding
harmony
Agreement or musical blend
friendly · pacific · goodwill · cooperative · nonconfrontational · warm · neighbourly · civil · harmonious · reunited
reconciliatoryantagonistic
Actively opposed or hostile
hostile · combative · adversarial · belligerent · contentious
reconciliatoryaggressive
Hostile and confrontational
uncompromising · hardline · hawkish · intransigent · defiant
reconcile, reconciliation, conciliate, conciliation, conciliatory, irreconcilable, reconciled, reconcilable, reconciling