reconcilement

Two friends share a handshake of reconcilement after their disagreement.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The act of reconciling: "reconcilement" refers to the process of restoring friendly relations or harmony between people or groups after a disagreement or conflict.
   • The state of being reconciled: It also denotes the condition of having resolved differences, leading to agreement or acceptance.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The family sought reconcilement after years of estrangement. (They aimed to restore harmony after being separated.)
  • The treaty marked a formal reconcilement between the two nations. (The agreement ended a conflict.)

Advanced Usage

• "reconcilement with": to achieve harmony or agreement with someone or something.

  • His reconcilement with his former rival was unexpected. (He made peace with his opponent.)

• "reconcilement of": to bring opposing ideas or principles into agreement.

  • The philosopher sought a reconcilement of science and religion. (He tried to make them compatible.)

Variants and Related Words

• Reconciliation (n): a more common synonym for "reconcilement," referring to the same act or state.

  • Their reconciliation was celebrated by the whole community. (The restoration of peace was joyful.)

• Reconcile (v): to restore friendly relations or make consistent.

  • They needed to reconcile their differences. (They had to settle their disagreements.)

• Reconcilable (adj): capable of being reconciled.

  • Their views are reconcilable. (They can be made compatible.)

Synonyms

• Reconciliation: the most direct synonym, often used interchangeably.
• Harmonization: the process of bringing into agreement.
• Settlement: the resolution of a dispute.

Related Idioms

• Bury the hatchet: to end a conflict and make peace.

  • After the argument, they decided to bury the hatchet. (They chose reconcilement.)

• Make peace: to end hostilities or disagreements.

  • It was time to make peace with his brother. (To achieve reconcilement.)