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DOVEISH Antonyms

There are 10 antonyms of the word doveish. (opposite meanings)
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aggressive
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having or showing determination and energetic pursuit of your ends

adjective satellite

• tending to spread quickly

• characteristic of an enemy or one eager to fight

bellicose
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having or showing a ready disposition to fight

belligerent
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• someone who fights (or is fighting)

adjective satellite

• characteristic of an enemy or one eager to fight

• engaged in war

combative
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits

• striving to overcome in argument

• having or showing a ready disposition to fight

confrontational
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of or relating to confrontation

hawkish
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• disposed to warfare or hard-line policies

hostile
adjectiveadj
adjective

• characterized by enmity or ill will

• not belonging to your own country's forces or those of an ally

noun

• troops belonging to the enemy's military forces

adjective satellite

• impossible to bring into friendly accord

• very unfavorable to life or growth

• unsolicited and resisted by the management of the target company (used of attempts to buy or take control of a business)

militant
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a militant reformer

adjective satellite

• disposed to warfare or hard-line policies

• showing a fighting disposition

• engaged in war

pugnacious
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• tough and callous by virtue of experience

• ready and able to resort to force or violence

warlike
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• disposed to warfare or hard-line policies

• suggesting war or military life

Alternatives for AGGRESSIVE

Alternatives for BELLICOSE

Alternatives for BELLIGERENT

Alternatives for COMBATIVE

Alternatives for CONFRONTATIONAL

Alternatives for HAWKISH

Alternatives for HOSTILE

Alternatives for MILITANT

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