rapprochement
rapprochement — noun
- rapprochementsingular
- rapprochementsplural
1. a coming together again of two sides that were once hostile, shown by a fresh wi
a coming together again of two sides that were once hostile, shown by a fresh willingness to talk and work together
After a decade of silence, President Esteban and Prime Minister Chiara signed a rapprochement agreement in Geneva.
rapprochement agreement — common diplomatic collocation
The rapprochement between Yusuf's family and their old neighbours took everyone in the village by surprise.
Trade talks in Brussels signalled a cautious rapprochement between the two economic blocs.
Historians point to the 1972 meeting as the first real rapprochement between the former enemies.
Kabir never expected a rapprochement with his brother after their bitter fight over the family business.
- reconciliation
more general and less formal; can describe any restored relationship, including personal ones
- détente
specifically the easing of tension between countries, often without a full agreement
- thaw
an informal metaphor for improving relations, common in journalism
用法筆記
Typically used about countries or large organisations. Using it for personal relationships gives the statement a noticeably formal or literary tone.