Dovishness and Hawkishness

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Dovishness noun - Any political orientation favoring compromise to avoid conflict.

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Hawkishness is an antonym for dovishness.

Hawkishness noun - Any political orientation favoring aggressive policies.

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Dovishness is an antonym for hawkishness.

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