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pacifism Antonyms

Opposite of pacifism

Pinning down the opposite of pacifism requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear noun definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The belief that war and violence are unjustifiable and that all disputes should be settled by peaceful means.

Usage Example

"His commitment to militarism led him to register as a conscientious objector during the conflict."

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militarism
warmongering
Strong
belligerence
hawkishness
jingoism
pugnacity

Similar words to pacifism

Words similar to pacifism shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

nonviolence
nonresistance
peacemaking
dovishness
neutralism
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• Nearby Words

pachygyria
pacific
pacifier
pacifism
pacifist
pacifistic
pacify

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Pacifism. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/pacifism
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