Martial and Placating

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Martial adjective - Of, relating to, or suitable for war or a warrior.

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Placating is an antonym for martial.

Nearby Word: martially

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

Usage example: a placating comment that seemed to calm everyone down a bit

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Martial is an antonym for placating.

Nearby Words: placate, placated, placatory, placable

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