Definitions

make peace

[meyk-pees] / ˈmeɪkˌpis /

VERB

bury the hatchet

Synonyms

WEAK

accept apology bear no malice end a quarrel forget forgive hold out an olive branch kiss and make up let bygones be bygones make a peace offering smoke the peace pipe wipe the slate clean

VERB

make up

Synonyms

WEAK

accommodate atone balance bury the hatchet come to terms compose conciliate counterbalance counterpoise countervail forgive and forget make amends mend offset outweigh pacify recompense redeem redress requite set off settle shake hands

Antonyms

WEAK

disagree

VERB

mediate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

arbitrate intercede interfere intervene negotiate resolve

STRONG

conciliate deal intermediate interpose moderate propitiate reconcile referee settle umpire

WEAK

act as middle bring to terms go fifty-fifty make a deal meet halfway restore harmony step in strike happy medium trade off

Antonyms

STRONG

refuse

WEAK

argue contend disagree fight

VERB

moderate

Synonyms

STRONG

chair judge negotiate preside referee umpire

WEAK

take the chair

Antonyms

WEAK

egg on free incite let go liberate turn over unleash

VERB

negotiate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

agree arrange confer consult debate haggle handle mediate settle work out

STRONG

accommodate adjudicate adjust arbitrate compose concert conciliate connect contract covenant deal dicker intercede manage moderate network parley referee stipulate swap transact treat umpire

WEAK

bring to terms bury the hatchet come across with cut a deal hammer out a deal horse-trade make a deal make terms step in work out a deal

Antonyms

STRONGEST

confuse contend disagree mix up

STRONG

deny disarrange ignore keep refuse unsuit upset

WEAK

remain stay

VERB

pacify

Synonyms

STRONGEST

allay ameliorate assuage mitigate mollify placate quell repress smooth over soothe tame

STRONG

calm chasten compose con conciliate cool dulcify grease lull moderate propitiate qualify quiet relieve silence soft pedal soften square still stroke subdue sweeten temper tranquilize

WEAK

bury the hatchet butter up fix up kiss and make up lay back pacificate put the lid on take the edge off

Antonyms

STRONGEST

aggravate agitate incite intensify irritate provoke upset worry worsen

STRONG

anger arouse excite rouse trouble

VERB

placate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appease assuage mollify pacify reconcile satisfy soothe

STRONG

calm cheer comfort conciliate humor propitiate soft pedal stroke sweeten tranquilize

WEAK

make up play up to pour oil on win over

Antonyms

STRONGEST

agitate incite irritate provoke upset worry

STRONG

aggravate trouble

NOUN

peacemaker

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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"Aspirations for a better future must also make peace with the past through restoration of Indigenous and traditional sovereignty over lands and waters."

From Science Daily • Apr. 19, 2026

Will he follow the adage that revenge is a dish best served cold, and prefer to make peace, consolidate power and rebuild his military to fight another day?

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

Bridging that gap—if the U.S. and Iran can make peace, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and normalize energy supplies and markets ultimately rebound—will require a big dose of dip buying from retail.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

“A lot of our work was helping her make peace with walking away.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 7, 2026

"Theon's fought bravely for us. I told you how he saved Bran from those wildlings in the wolfswood. If the Lannisters won't make peace, I'll have need of Lord Greyjoy's longships."

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin

make peace

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