peacemaker

[pees-mey-ker] / ˈpisˌmeɪ kər /

NOUN

person who settles problem

Synonyms

STRONGEST

arbitrator conciliator diplomat mediator negotiator pacifist peacekeeper

STRONG

appeaser make-peace pacifier

WEAK

pacificator peacemonger placater statesperson

Antonyms

WEAK

agitator instigator

Example Sentences

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Knight said the deceased "was trying to act as a peacemaker throughout the entirety of this short-lived incident".

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

You can’t have peace if there is no peacemaker on the other side.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

"It's also strengthened its image. It's been able to project itself as a peacemaker."

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

In reality, he was never a real peacemaker.

From Salon • Mar. 16, 2026

Willow would drop by from time to time, to play peacemaker.

From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman