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Synonyms for reconciliation

Grammar : Noun
Spell : rek-uh n-sil-ee-ey-shuh n
Phonetic Transcription : ˌrɛk ənˌsɪl iˈeɪ ʃən

Définition of reconciliation

Origin :
  • mid-14c., from Old French reconciliacion (14c.) and directly from Latin reconciliationem (nominative reconciliatio) "a re-establishing, a reconciling," noun of action from past participle stem of reconciliare (see reconcile).
  • noun conciliation
Example sentences :
  • A formal ceremony preliminary to the reconciliation of two enemies.
  • Extract from : « The Devil's Dictionary » by Ambrose Bierce
  • When I succeeded with any of them, they were sure to come after an hour or two, and begin a reconciliation.
  • Extract from : « Little Dorrit » by Charles Dickens
  • I do not care to set myself to the reconciliation of the differing reports.
  • Extract from : « Miracles of Our Lord » by George MacDonald
  • She will be convinced that there is no expectation to be had of a reconciliation.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 3 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • At present, if ever, there can be no thought of reconciliation.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 3 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • She will open her whole heart to her, if she encourage her to do so, by the hopes of a reconciliation.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 3 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • And must I be brought to implore forgiveness and reconciliation from the Harlowes?
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 3 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • She had gone round by the street so as to give more pomp to the reconciliation.
  • Extract from : « L'Assommoir » by Emile Zola
  • And she takes part in the reconciliation, the devil she does!
  • Extract from : « Nana, The Miller's Daughter, Captain Burle, Death of Olivier Becaille » by Emile Zola
  • His reconciliation with his wife had rendered his home unbearable.
  • Extract from : « Nana, The Miller's Daughter, Captain Burle, Death of Olivier Becaille » by Emile Zola

Antonyms for reconciliation

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