n. (-pēs`)
A peacemaker. [R.] Shak.
make-peace
| Dictionary: Make·-peace |
| Idioms: make peace |
Bring about friendly relations or a state of amity; end hostilities. For example, The United Nations sent a task force to make peace between the two warring factions, or Mom was good at making peace among the children. [Mid-1100s] Also see
make one's peace with.
| Word Tutor: make-peace |
IN BRIEF: n. - Someone who tries to bring an end to fighting.
| WordNet: make-peace |
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The noun has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
someone who tries to bring peace
Synonyms: conciliator, pacifier, peacemaker, reconciler
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