Definition

Verb: - To reconcile: To formally or officially settle a dispute or conflict between two parties, restoring peace and ending opposition. This term is often used in legal or formal contexts where an authority, such as a court, facilitates an agreement.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Tòa án đã xử hòa vụ tranh chấp ấy. (The court reconciled that dispute.)
  • Hai gia đình mong muốn được xử hòa. (The two families wish to be reconciled.)
  • Luật sư đề nghị xử hòa thay vì kiện tụng. (The lawyer suggested reconciling instead of litigating.)

Advanced Usage

• This verb implies an active, often third-party, role in bringing about reconciliation. It is not used for spontaneous or personal reconciliation without a formal process.
• Commonly found in legal, community, or diplomatic contexts where structured conflict resolution is needed.

Variants and Related Words

• Xử (v): To judge, to handle, to deal with (a case or situation).
• Hòa giải (v): To mediate, to conciliate. This is a close synonym but can be less formal than "xử hòa," which often implies an official verdict or settlement.
• Hòa thuận (adj): Harmonious, peaceful (describing a state).

Synonyms

• Reconcile: To restore friendly relations between.
• Settle: To resolve a dispute.
• Conciliate: To stop someone from being angry or discontented.

Related Idioms

• Đưa ra xử hòa: To bring (a matter) for reconciliation.
  • Cộng đồng đã đưa vụ việc ra xử hòa. (The community brought the matter for reconciliation.)

verb

1. reconcile