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CONCILIATIVE
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Intended to placate
Example:
a conciliatory visit
Synonyms:
conciliative; conciliatory
Classified under:
Similar:
appeasing; placating; placative; placatory (intended to pacify by acceding to demands or granting concessions)
pacific (promoting peace)
propitiative; propitiatory (intended to reconcile or appease)
soft (willing to negotiate and compromise)
Derivation:
conciliate (come to terms)
conciliate (cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of)
