Q: What is the Antonym or Opposite word of Militant?

  • Militant
  • General Meaning Violent, Forceful, Extremist, Fanatical
    Usage This is an adjective and can be used specifically for a person who is adamant to use force to achieve their aims that may be social or political. It can also refer to someone having aggressive or combative attitude towards a service or a cause.
  • Antonym 1 Restrained
    Meaning 1 Belligerent
    Sentence 1 Military court issued death warrants of 10 militants on the charges of spreading terror.
  • Antonym 2 Unaggressive
    Meaning 2 Aggressive
    Sentence 2 The militant fighters would prefer to kill themselves rather than be caught.
  • Antonym 3 Benevolent
    Meaning 3 Hostile
    Sentence 3 The protesters were willing to disperse peacefully, but when confronted by security officials, they showed a militant stance.

 

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