fence mending
noun
Simple meaning
Social action to improve poor relations.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
fehnsmendingSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈfɛnsmɛndɪŋ
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
Social action to improve poor relations (especially in politics)
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
This meaning: Social action to improve poor relations (especially in politics)
Used this way, fence mending is a reasonably familiar word with a mildly favourable edge. It turns up most in government or politics contexts.
- Emotional tone
- Slightly positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Positive and appreciative
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Where it naturally appears
- Government/politics
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