make-peace

[ meyk-pees ]

noun

1. a peacemaker.

Word History and Origins

Origin of make-peace¹

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

Idioms and Phrases

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 .

Example Sentences

And now the whole country is wondering how we can make peace between the police and communities of color.

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From the start, Hershel, who is driven by his deep faith in God, guides Rick to make peace with the new world.

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Wanting all types of games to exist is how I make peace with my feminism and my love of games.

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I hope that, in time, my comrades can make peace with him, too.

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The hardest part of my particular journey was trying to make peace with the fact that I survived, while my team did not.

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He was able to make peace with the Chinese emperor, and under his rule the Koreans enjoyed freedom from war and oppression.

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Or rather shall it take hold of my strength, shall it make peace with me, shall it make peace with me?

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Now, therefore, let us come to an agreement with these men, and make peace with them and with all their nation.

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And Jonathan had knowledge of it, and he sent ambassadors to him to make peace with him, and to restore to him the prisoners.

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And we will say to those who are making cruel war upon each other: 'Kiss and make peace.

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Related Words

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• assuage
• mitigate
• mollify
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• soothe
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