Peacemaking and Provoking

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

Usage example: efforts at peacemaking overtures in the region have largely been ignored by both warring parties

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Provoking is an antonym for peacemaking.

Provoking adjective - Serving or likely to arouse a strong reaction.

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Peacemaking is an antonym for provoking.

Nearby Words: provoke, provoked, provocation

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