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PUGNACIOUS Antonyms

There are 10 antonyms of the word pugnacious. (opposite meanings)
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Best Opposite Words For PUGNACIOUS

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affable
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• diffusing warmth and friendliness

amicable
adjectiveadj
adjective

• characterized by friendship and good will

calm
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• (of weather) free from storm or wind

noun

• steadiness of mind under stress

• wind moving at less than 1 knot; 0 on the Beaufort scale

adjective satellite

• not agitated; without losing self-possession

verb

• make calm or still

• make steady

• become quiet or calm, especially after a state of agitation

• cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to

friendly
adjectiveadj
adjective

• characteristic of or befitting a friend

• easy to understand or use

• of or belonging to your own country's forces or those of an ally

noun

• troops belonging to or allied with your own military forces

adjective satellite

• inclined to help or support; not antagonistic or hostile

gentle
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

• having or showing a kindly or tender nature

• quiet and soothing

• belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy

• easily handled or managed

• having little impact

• marked by moderate steepness

verb

• cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

• give a title to someone; make someone a member of the nobility

• stroke soothingly

laid-back
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• unhurried and relaxed

nonaggressive
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not aggressive; not given to fighting or assertiveness

pacifist
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• someone opposed to violence as a means of settling disputes

adjective satellite

• opposed to war

peaceful
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war

adjective satellite

• peacefully resistant in response to injustice

placid
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

• not easily irritated

Alternatives for AFFABLE

Alternatives for AMICABLE

Alternatives for CALM

Alternatives for FRIENDLY

Alternatives for GENTLE

Alternatives for LAID-BACK

Alternatives for NONAGGRESSIVE

Alternatives for PACIFIST

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