Peaceable and Restive

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Peaceable adjective - Inclined to live in peace and to avoid war.

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Restive is an antonym for peaceable.

Nearby Words: peaceful, peace, peacefully, peaceably

Restive adjective - Given to resisting authority or another's control.

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Peaceable is an antonym for restive.

Nearby Words: rest, restless, resting, restlessly, restively

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