Conciliate — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /kən-ˈsi-lē-ˌāt/ con·cil·i·ate

Meaning & Definition of Conciliate

Conciliate (verb)

  1. appease
  2. to gain (something, such as goodwill) by pleasing acts
  3. to make compatible, reconcile

Conciliate (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to bring to a state free of conflicts, inconsistencies, or differences

    "it will be hard to conciliate the views of labor and management regarding health benefits"

    similar: accommodate, attune, conform, coordinate, harmonize, key, reconcile
    related: adapt, tune, blend, combine, connect, correlate, dovetail, fit, fuse, integrate, join, match, merge, orchestrate, pair, square, suit, synchronize, synthesize, unify, unite, align, arrange, array, balance, equalize, even, order, proportion, regularize, standardize
    opposite: disharmonize
    near: confuse, disarray, disorder, disorganize, disrupt, disturb, skew, upset, alienate, estrange

  2. to lessen the anger or agitation of

    "a principal trying to conciliate the parents who did not receive their tickets to the graduation ceremonies"

    similar: appease, assuage, disarm, gentle, mollify, pacify, placate, propitiate
    related: calm, comfort, console, content, hush, quiet, soothe, tranquilize, endear (to), ingratiate, delight, gladden, gratify, please, adulate, blarney, flatter, overpraise, soft-soap, quench, sate, satiate, satisfy, cater (to), humor, indulge, blandish, cajole, coax, sweet-talk, wheedle, baby, coddle, mollycoddle, pamper, spoil, dulcify, sweeten
    opposite: anger, enrage, incense, inflame, infuriate, ire, madden, outrage
    near: aggravate, annoy, antagonize, bother, bug, burn (up), chafe, cross, exasperate, gall, get, grate, irk, irritate, nettle, peeve, pique, put out, rankle, rile, roil, ruffle, vex, provoke, rouse, harass, harry, persecute, pester, agitate, discomfort, distress, disturb, fret, perturb, unhinge, unsettle, upset, worry, affront, insult, offend, slight

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Conciliate

The most common words with a similar meaning to Conciliate:

accommodate, attune, conform, coordinate, harmonize, key, reconcile, appease, assuage, disarm, gentle, mollify, pacify, placate, propitiate

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Conciliate

Words with the opposite meaning of Conciliate:

disharmonize, anger, enrage, incense, inflame, infuriate, ire, madden, outrage

Related Words for Conciliate

adapt, tune, blend, combine, connect, correlate, dovetail, fit, fuse, integrate, join, match, merge, orchestrate, pair, square, suit, synchronize, synthesize, unify, unite, align, arrange, array, balance, equalize, even, order, proportion, regularize

Near Antonyms of Conciliate

confuse, disarray, disorder, disorganize, disrupt, disturb, skew, upset, alienate, estrange, aggravate, annoy, antagonize, bother, bug, burn (up), chafe, cross, exasperate, gall, get, grate, irk, irritate, nettle, peeve, pique, put out, rankle, rile

Word Forms of Conciliate

Inflections: conciliated, conciliating

Derived words: conciliation (noun), conciliative (adjective), conciliator (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Conciliate

Latin conciliatus, past participle of conciliare to assemble, unite, win over, from concilium assembly, council council

First known use: 1545t

Frequently Asked Questions about Conciliate

What does "Conciliate" mean?

"Conciliate" means appease. As a verb, it is defined as: appease. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Conciliate"?

Other words for "Conciliate" include accommodate, attune, conform, coordinate, harmonize, key, reconcile and appease. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Conciliate" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Conciliate"?

There are 84 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Conciliate". Common alternatives include accommodate, attune, conform, coordinate, harmonize, key, reconcile, appease, assuage and disarm.

What is the opposite of "Conciliate"?

Antonyms of "Conciliate" include disharmonize, anger, enrage, incense, inflame, infuriate, ire and madden. Near antonyms include confuse, disarray, disorder and disorganize.

How do you use "Conciliate" in a sentence?

Examples of "Conciliate" in a sentence: "it will be hard to conciliate the views of labor and management regarding health benefits"; "a principal trying to conciliate the parents who did not receive their tickets to the graduation ceremonies".

Is "Conciliate" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Conciliate" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Conciliate"?

"Conciliate" is pronounced /kən-ˈsi-lē-ˌāt/ and divided into syllables as con·cil·i·ate.

What is the origin of the word "Conciliate"?

"Conciliate" comes from Latin conciliatus, past participle of conciliare to assemble, unite, win over, from concilium assembly, council council. First known use: 1545t.