Meaning: To intervene in a dispute to help resolve it.

Part of speech: verb

Example: The teacher had to mediate between the arguing students.

Category: Conflict Resolution

Synonyms:

• arbitrate
• negotiate

Antonyms:

• ignore
• provoke

Meaning: The process of intervening to resolve a dispute.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Mediation helped them reach an agreement.

Category: Conflict Resolution

Synonyms:

• arbitration
• negotiation