peaceful resolution

Meaning

1. 1nouncountableformal

   a way of ending a disagreement or conflict without violence, usually through talks or agreement.

   Grammar: Countable: 'a peaceful resolution', 'peaceful resolutions'.

   Patterns

   • a peaceful resolution to something
   • reach a peaceful resolution
   • seek a peaceful resolution

   Both sides are hoping for a peaceful resolution to the dispute.

   The United Nations called for a peaceful resolution of the conflict.

   After months of talks, they finally reached a peaceful resolution.

Word forms

Common combinations

a peaceful resolution to the conflict

Diplomats worked for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.

reach a peaceful resolution

The two countries reached a peaceful resolution after long negotiations.

seek a peaceful resolution

The group continues to seek a peaceful resolution.

call for a peaceful resolution

Protesters called for a peaceful resolution to the crisis.

Synonyms and how they differ

peaceful settlement

Very similar, but 'settlement' often emphasizes the final agreement, while 'resolution' can refer to the whole process.

diplomatic solution

Focuses on the method (diplomacy) rather than the absence of violence; it can be used even when talks fail.

Opposites

Word family

peacefully adverb

in a peaceful way, without violence

resolve verb

to find an answer to a problem or end a disagreement

Commonly confused: peaceful resolution or peace resolution?

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