Both Uses of
conciliatory
in
War and Peace
- In the French circle of Helene and Rumyantsev the reports of the cruelty of the enemy and of the war were contradicted and all Napoleon's attempts at conciliation were discussed.†
Chpt 10conciliation = something intended to end bad feelings
- said Berg, glancing round at Natasha, and as if anxious to conciliate her, replying to her intent look with a smile.
Chpt 11 *conciliate = attempt to end bad feelings or build trust
Definitions:
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(1)
(conciliatory) intended to end bad feelings or build trust
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(2)
(meaning too rare to warrant focus) meaning too rare to warrant focus:
The form, conciliation, can also mean to mediate a disagreement, or reference a state of good will that follows a reconciliation.