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

"This is a make-peace fashion of thine," said the beldam, relaxing into a smile.

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To be a make-peace shall become my age: Throw down, my son, the Duke of Norfolk's gage.

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Related Words

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