Definitions

bury the hatchet

PHRASE

settle an argument

Synonyms

WEAK

accept apology bear no malice end a quarrel forget forgive hold out an olive branch kiss and make up let bygones be bygones make a peace offering make peace smoke the peace pipe wipe the slate clean

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

And is it finally time for England to bury the hatchet with Ollie Robinson?

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

The hosts of MSNBC’s Morning Joe also made the trip to bury the hatchet with the president-elect.

From Slate • Dec. 16, 2024

The article pointed out that Bourdain had made “similarly categorical denunciations of many people, only to bury the hatchet and join them for dinner.”

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 30, 2023

Mr. Kilmeade pressed the issue, saying she needed to bury the hatchet with Mr. Trump.

From New York Times • Nov. 30, 2023

“Come on, Hermione, come and have some food,” Harry said, looking over at Ron and wondering whether he was in a good enough mood to bury the hatchet.

From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling

bury the hatchet

Example Sentences

Related Words