reconciling

An apology can help reconcile differences between people who are upset with each other.

When someone does something hurtful or wrong, the person who was affected might feel angry and resentful. Reconcile means to fix this bad feeling so that everyone can get along again. If two friends have a big fight, reconciliation often involves talking things through, listening to each other's feelings, and trying to understand where the other person is coming from. This way, they can work out what went wrong and move forward in a positive way. It's like mending a torn piece of fabric - you're patching up the hurt and making things whole again.

The word reconcile also has another meaning: it can be used with numbers or amounts to balance them out so that they add up correctly. For example, if you want to know how much money you have in your account after taking some money out, you might need to reconcile your bank statement with the amount of cash you actually have. This usually involves checking for any errors or discrepancies and making sure everything adds up.