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olive-branch

noun

/ˈɒlɪv brɑːntʃ/

Meaning

A symbol of peace or reconciliation; an offer to end conflict.

He extended an olive-branch to his rival after years of hostility.

extend an olive-branch

peace offering, reconciliation, truce, goodwill

conflict, hostility, war

extend an olive-branch, offer an olive-branch, accept an olive-branch

The effectiveness of productive effort, especially in industry, as measured in terms of the rate of...

a feeling of sickness with an inclination to vomit

The action of stopping something from happening or arising.

the process of coming together or becoming similar

The inability to make a decision quickly or confidently.

a deceptive or pretended movement, especially in fighting or sports