IRENICISM Antonyms
Best Opposite Words For IRENICISM
| Word | Save | Syns.. | Usage | Type | ||
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| aggression | nounn | |||||
noun • a disposition to behave aggressively • a feeling of hostility that arouses thoughts of attack • violent action that is hostile and usually unprovoked • the act of initiating hostilities • deliberately unfriendly behavior | ||||||
| antagonism | nounn | |||||
noun • a state of deep-seated ill-will • the relation between opposing principles or forces or factors • an actively expressed feeling of dislike and hostility • (biochemistry) interference in or inhibition of the physiological action of a chemical substance by another having a similar structure | ||||||
| belligerence | nounn | |||||
noun • hostile or warlike attitude or nature • a natural disposition to be hostile | ||||||
| conflict | nounn | |||||
noun • an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals) • opposition between two simultaneous but incompatible feelings • a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war • a state of opposition between persons or ideas or interests • an incompatibility of dates or events • opposition in a work of drama or fiction between characters or forces (especially an opposition that motivates the development of the plot) • a disagreement or argument about something important verb • be in conflict • go against, as of rules and laws | ||||||
| contention | nounn | |||||
noun • a point asserted as part of an argument • a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement • the act of competing as for profit or a prize | ||||||
| disagreement | nounn | |||||
noun • a conflict of people's opinions or actions or characters • a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions • the speech act of disagreeing or arguing or disputing | ||||||
| discord | nounn | |||||
noun • lack of agreement or harmony • disagreement among those expected to cooperate • a harsh mixture of sounds • strife resulting from a lack of agreement verb • be different from one another | ||||||
| hostility | nounn | |||||
noun • a hostile (very unfriendly) disposition • a state of deep-seated ill-will • the feeling of a hostile person • violent action that is hostile and usually unprovoked | ||||||
| strife | nounn | |||||
noun • lack of agreement or harmony • bitter conflict; heated often violent dissension | ||||||
| unrest | nounn | |||||
noun • a state of agitation or turbulent change or development • a feeling of restless agitation | ||||||