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conciliate Synonyms

Another word for conciliate

Choosing another word for conciliate depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match 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 appease the laid-off workers."

Strongest
appease
placate
pacify
mollify
Strong
propitiate
win over
assuage
soothe

• 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 mediate between the labor union and the hospital administration."

Strongest
mediate
reconcile
Strong
arbitrate
negotiate
harmonize

Opposites of conciliate

The opposite of conciliate shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

antagonize
alienate
provoke
divide
infuriate
aggravate
instigate
estrange
See all opposites of conciliate

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