make-peace

[ meyk-pees ]
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noun
  1. a peacemaker.

Origin of make-peace

1
First recorded in 1510–20; noun use of verb phrase make peace

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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.

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