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conciliate Antonyms

Opposite of conciliate

Because the opposite of conciliate shifts with each meaning, the 8 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To stop someone from being angry or discontented; to placate or win over through friendly acts or concessions.

Usage Example

"The company offered generous severance packages in an effort to antagonize the laid-off workers."

Strongest
antagonize
alienate
provoke
Strong
infuriate
aggravate
estrange

• verb (Context 2)

To act as a mediator in a dispute in order to bring opposing sides into harmony or agreement.

Usage Example

"An independent board was appointed to divide between the labor union and the hospital administration."

Strong
divide
instigate

Similar words to conciliate

Words similar to conciliate shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

mediate
placate
appease
pacify
reconcile
mollify
propitiate
win over
See all synonyms of conciliate

• Nearby Words

concertina
concession
concessionary
conciliate
conciliation
conciliator
conciliatory

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Conciliate. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/conciliate
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