Definitions

peacemaker

[pees-mey-ker] / ˈpisˌmeɪ kər /

NOUN

person who settles problem

Synonyms

STRONGEST

arbitrator conciliator diplomat mediator negotiator pacifist peacekeeper

STRONG

appeaser make-peace pacifier

WEAK

pacificator peacemonger placater statesperson

Antonyms

WEAK

agitator instigator

Example Sentences

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The Chinese government has played the role of peacemaker in the Middle East before, with limited success.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

As the economic, and political, fallout mounts, maybe the bond market will end up playing peacemaker.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

In reality, he was never a real peacemaker.

From Salon • Mar. 16, 2026

Mr. Trump seeks to be known as a peacemaker.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

Kevin Cantrell, like always, was the calming peacemaker in our new three-man family.

From "Winger" by Andrew Smith