PEACE OFFERING Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the phrase peace offering. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for PEACE OFFERING
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olive branch | nounn | |||||||
noun • something offered to an adversary in the hope of obtaining peace | ||||||||
amends | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury • something done or paid in expiation of a wrong | ||||||||
apology | nounn | |||||||
noun • an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone • a formal written defense of something you believe in strongly • a poor example | ||||||||
conciliation | nounn | |||||||
noun • the state of manifesting goodwill and cooperation after being reconciled • any of various forms of mediation whereby disputes may be settled short of arbitration • the act of placating and overcoming distrust and animosity | ||||||||
gesture | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling • the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals • something done as an indication of intention verb • show, express or direct through movement | ||||||||
gift | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • something acquired without compensation • natural abilities or qualities • the act of giving verb • give qualities or abilities to • give as a present; make a gift of | ||||||||
reconciliation | nounn | |||||||
noun • the reestablishing of cordial relations • getting two things to correspond | ||||||||
reparation | nounn | |||||||
noun • compensation (given or received) for an insult or injury • (usually plural) compensation exacted from a defeated nation by the victors • the act of putting something in working order again • something done or paid in expiation of a wrong |