Words For Conflict Resolution

verb to face or deal with a problem or difficult situation directly

• The manager decided to confront the employee about their performance issues.
• I need to confront my roommate about leaving dirty dishes in the sink.
• I'm going to confront that guy who keeps spreading rumors about me.
• Sometimes we have to confront our fears in order to grow as individuals.

noun a gradual reduction in intensity or pressure

verb to reduce or lessen in intensity or pressure

• The company decided to ease off on their expansion plans due to economic uncertainty.
• Hey, you should ease off a bit and take a break from work.
• Dude, ease off on the junk food or you'll regret it later.
• She needs to ease off on her criticism and be more understanding.

verb to come between two things, people, or events in order to change or stop something

• The government decided to intervene in the conflict to prevent further escalation.
• I had to intervene when my friends started arguing about politics.
• I had to step in and intervene before things got out of hand.
• Sometimes we need to let nature take its course and not intervene in every situation.

• The manager tried to mollify the angry customer by offering a refund.
• I tried to mollify my mom by promising to clean my room.
• He tried to mollify his friend by buying him a beer.
• The soothing music helped to mollify her anxiety.

verb to calm or soothe someone who is angry or upset

• The diplomat tried to pacify the warring factions and bring about a peaceful resolution.
• She tried to pacify her upset friend by offering a listening ear and some comforting words.
• I had to pacify my growling stomach with a quick snack before dinner.
• The soothing music helped to pacify my anxious mind before the big presentation.

adjective Peaceable is an adjective that describes someone or something that is inclined to peace or peaceful behavior.

• The peaceable resolution of the conflict was a testament to their diplomatic skills.
• He's known for being a peaceable person who always tries to avoid confrontation.
• I can't stand drama, I prefer to keep things peaceable.
• The artist's painting exuded a peaceable atmosphere, with its serene colors and gentle brushstrokes.

verb to suppress or extinguish completely

• The police were able to quell the riot before it escalated further.
• I tried to quell my nerves before the big presentation.
• He quelled the rumors by setting the record straight.
• She used meditation to quell the storm of emotions within her.

verb to suppress or put an end to something, usually by force

• The authorities quelled the protest before it turned violent.
• The teacher quelled the students' chatter with a stern look.
• The security guard quelled the commotion at the club last night.
• His soothing words quelled her fears and doubts.

noun a person who remonstrates or protests

adjective expressing strong disapproval or protest

• The teacher's remonstrative tone made it clear that she was not pleased with the students' behavior.
• My mom gave me a remonstrative look when she saw the mess I made in the kitchen.
• The boss's remonstrative comments really got on my nerves.
• The dark clouds in the sky seemed almost remonstrative, as if warning of an impending storm.