peacemaking
nounUK /ˈpiːsˌmeɪkɪŋ/
US /ˈpiːsˌmeɪkɪŋ/
Peacemaking is the act of helping people stop fighting and become friends again.
The teacher's peacemaking helped the two boys stop arguing and shake hands.
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2. The work of settling disputes between countries or groups through talking rather than fighting.
The United Nations is known for its peacemaking efforts around the world.
3. Actions or words that calm a tense situation and restore calm.
Her gentle peacemaking stopped the family dinner from turning into a shouting match.
4. The process of bringing opposing sides together to reach an agreement.
Peacemaking between the two neighbors took weeks of patient listening.