make-peace

[ meyk-pees ]

noun

1. a peacemaker.

Word History and Origins

Origin of make-peace¹

First recorded in 1510–20; noun use of verb phrase make peace

Idioms and Phrases

Bring about friendly relations or a state of amity; end hostilities. For example, The United Nations sent a task force to make peace between the two warring factions , or Mom was good at making peace among the children . [Mid-1100s] Also see make one's peace with .

Example Sentences

"This is a make-peace fashion of thine," said the beldam, relaxing into a smile.

From Project Gutenberg

To be a make-peace shall become my age: Throw down, my son, the Duke of Norfolk's gage.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• allay
• ameliorate
• assuage
• mitigate
• mollify
• placate
• quell
• repress
• smooth over
• soothe
• tame