Appeasing and Combative

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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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Combative is an antonym for appeasing.

Combative adjective - Feeling or displaying eagerness to fight.

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Appeasing is an antonym for combative.

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