Conciliating and Provocative
Opposite meaning words
Conciliating
Conciliating adjective - Tending to lessen or avoid conflict or hostility.
Usage example: small conciliating acts designed to win the trust of the new neighbors
Provocative is an antonym for conciliating.
Provocative
Provocative adjective - Serving or likely to arouse a strong reaction.
Conciliating is an antonym for provocative.
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