Appeasing and Antagonistic

Opposite meaning words

Appeasing adjective - Tending to lessen or avoid conflict or hostility.

Usage example: we had been feuding with the people next door, so inviting them to the party was intended as an appeasing gesture

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Antagonistic is an antonym for appeasing.

Antagonistic adjective - Arousing animosity or hostility.

Usage example: Europe was antagonistic to the Unites States

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Appeasing is an antonym for antagonistic.

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