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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

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But wanting to remind folks that he could still be funny, he decided to bury the hatchet with “Saturday Night Live,” returning to host in 2019: “‘SNL’ is part of my history.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 12, 2025

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

From Slate • Dec. 16, 2024

Armed with the riches of his nation, Alalshikh convinced Warren and Hearn to bury the hatchet.

From BBC • May 14, 2024

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

From New York Times • Nov. 30, 2023

After all, they were my friends, and it was time to bury the hatchet.

From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.