doveish
Opposed to war
Doveish describes a tendency toward peace, diplomacy, or conciliation rather than aggression or military action.
The term comes from the dove as a symbol of peace, contrasting with hawkish.
Most common in political contexts: The senator's doveish stance on foreign intervention alienated party hardliners.
Also spelled dovish, which is more common.
Not using physical force
- antiwarOpposed to armed conflict
- disarmamentReducing or eliminating weapons
- antimilitarismOpposition to armed forces
- peacekeeperOne maintaining calm between rivals
protest · quaker · pacifist · nonresistance · peacemaking · demilitarization · ceasefire · armistice
Easing of strained relations
- negotiationDiscussion seeking mutual accord
- appeasementSatisfying demands to prevent conflict
- mediationIntervention to resolve conflict
- dialogueSpoken exchange between parties
compromise · treaty · accord · summit · bilateral · multilateral · envoy · ambassador
Yielding to touch
- tenderSoft or sore
- mildModerate in intensity
- meekHumbly unassertive
- soothingReducing distress or discomfort
compassionate · kind · warmhearted · sympathetic · lenient · merciful · humane · forgiving
Free from agitation
- sereneUntroubled and composed
- peacefulFree from disturbance
- placidCalm, undisturbed
- harmoniousPleasingly in accord
tranquility · quietude · stillness · repose · serenity · equanimity · restful · idyllic
nonviolent
Not using physical force
- antiwarOpposed to armed conflict
- disarmamentReducing or eliminating weapons
- antimilitarismOpposition to armed forces
peacekeeper · protest · quaker · pacifist · nonresistance · peacemaking · demilitarization · ceasefire · armistice · peacenik
détente
Easing of strained relations
- negotiationDiscussion seeking mutual accord
- appeasementSatisfying demands to prevent conflict
- mediationIntervention to resolve conflict
dialogue · compromise · treaty · accord · summit · bilateral · multilateral · envoy · ambassador · statesmanship
soft
Yielding to touch
soothing · compassionate · kind · warmhearted · sympathetic · lenient · merciful · humane · forgiving · tolerant
calm
Free from agitation
harmonious · tranquility · quietude · stillness · repose · serenity · equanimity · restful · idyllic · untroubled
doveishhawkish
Favoring aggressive action
bellicose · warmongering · militaristic · hawklike · interventionist
doveishhawkish
Favoring aggressive action
aggressive · combative · belligerent · confrontational · pugnacious