Disarming and Provocative

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

Usage example: the secretary's disarming smile made me forget why I was angry

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Provocative is an antonym for disarming.

Nearby Words: disarm, disarmed

Provocative adjective - Serving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate; stimulating discussion or exciting controversy.

Usage example: “" provocative Irish tunes which...compel the hearers to dance"- Anthony Trollope”

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Disarming is an antonym for provocative.

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