Appeasing and Confrontational
Opposite meaning words
Appeasing
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
Confrontational is an antonym for appeasing.
Confrontational
Confrontational adjective - Feeling or displaying eagerness to fight.
Appeasing is an antonym for confrontational.
Nearby Words: confront, confrontation
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