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Meaning of mediating
The primary meaning of "mediating" is to intervene between parties to help them reach an agreement.
Etymology of mediating
The word "mediating" comes from the verb "mediate", which is derived from the Latin "mediare", meaning "to be in the middle" or "to intervene"
The Latin "mediare" is a combination of "medius", meaning "middle", and the suffix "-are", which forms a verb
The word "mediate" has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of intervening or mediating between parties
Synonyms
arbitrating
intervening
negotiating
reconciling
moderating
facilitating
brokering
interceding
officiating
liaising
communicating
connecting
reconciling
settling
resolving
adjudicating
umpiring
refereeing
governing
regulating
controlling
directing
managing
handling
dealing
bargaining
talking
discussing
conversing
Definitions
- To intervene between people or groups to help them reach an agreement
- * To help people to resolve their differences by talking and discussing
- * To act as a mediator, especially in a dispute
Usage Examples
- The lawyer was mediating between the two companies to help them reach a settlement
- * The teacher was mediating a discussion between the students to help them understand each other's perspectives
- * The diplomat was mediating between the two countries to help them resolve their differences
Antonyms
exacerbating
aggravating
intensifying
escalating
worsening
increasing
heightening
inflaming
igniting
provoking
inciting
stirring
fomenting
fueling
kindling
sparking
antagonizing
opposing
resisting
hindering
obstructing
blocking