Incitive and Placating

Opposite meaning words

Incitive adjective - Arousing to action or rebellion.

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Placating is an antonym for incitive in instigative topic.

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

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Incitive is an antonym for placating.

Nearby Words: placate, placated, placatory, placable

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