Nonaggression and Pugnacity
Opposite meaning words
Nonaggression
Nonaggression noun - A policy of not initiating hostilities.
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Synonyms for Nonaggression
Pugnacity is an antonym for nonaggression.
Pugnacity
Pugnacity noun - An inclination to fight or quarrel.
Usage example: the players need to temper their pugnacity with a little self-restraint—their aggressive style of play too often results in penalties
Nonaggression is an antonym for pugnacity.
Nearby Word: pugnacious
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Pugnacity and Nonaggression. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/nonaggression/pugnacity
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