PASSIVIST Synonyms

• (of weather) free from storm or wind

• steadiness of mind under stress

• wind moving at less than 1 knot; 0 on the Beaufort scale

• not agitated; without losing self-possession

• make calm or still

• make steady

• become quiet or calm, especially after a state of agitation

• cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to

• making or willing to make concessions

• intended to placate

• any of numerous small pigeons

• a constellation in the Southern Hemisphere near Puppis and Caelum

• someone who prefers negotiations to armed conflict in the conduct of foreign relations

• flesh of a pigeon suitable for roasting or braising; flesh of a dove (young squab) may be broiled

• an emblem of peace

• not hurried or forced

• not burdensome or demanding; borne or done easily and without hardship

• relaxed and informal in attitude or standards

• soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

• having or showing a kindly or tender nature

• quiet and soothing

• belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy

• easily handled or managed

• having little impact

• marked by moderate steepness

• cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

• give a title to someone; make someone a member of the nobility

• stroke soothingly

• moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme

• humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness

• mild and pleasant

• possessing no distinctive quality or characteristics

• having no hue

• one who does not side with any party in a war or dispute

• having no personal preference

• having only a limited ability to react chemically; chemically inactive

• not supporting or favoring either side in a war, dispute, or contest

• lacking distinguishing quality or characteristics

• having no net electric charge

• a reformer who believes in passive resistance

• a member of the armed forces who does not participate in combat (e.g. a chaplain or surgeon)

• used of civilians in time of war

• member of armed forces whose duties do not include fighting as e.g. a chaplain or surgeon

• abstaining (on principle) from the use of violence

• achieved without bloodshed

• someone opposed to violence as a means of settling disputes

• opposed to war

• not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war

• inclined or disposed to peace

• disposed to peace or of a peaceful nature

• not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war

• peacefully resistant in response to injustice

• a belt-fed machine gun capable of firing more than 500 rounds per minute; used by United States troops in World War II and the Korean War

• someone who tries to bring peace

• Not warlike.