pacifistically
In nonviolent fashion
In a manner that advocates for or reflects pacifism—opposition to war and violence as means of settling disputes.
She responded pacifistically to the provocation, refusing to escalate.
The word is rare; most writers choose *peacefully* or rephrase.
Public expression of disapproval
- demonstrationPublic display of opinion
- marchRhythmic group walk
- vigilPurposeful nighttime wakefulness
- campaignOrganized effort toward goal
resistance · noncooperation · boycott · sit-in · anti-war · disarmament · moratorium · solidarity
Discussion seeking mutual accord
- mediationIntervention to resolve conflict
- treatyBinding pact between nations
- accordHarmony between parties
- summitPeak or diplomatic gathering
dialogue · reconciliation · arbitration · détente · rapprochement · ceasefire · armistice · peacemaking
Undisturbed mental quietude
- tranquilityUndisturbed peacefulness
- composureEmotional self-control
- equanimityUnshakable mental steadiness
- calmFree from agitation
placid · serene · balance · unity · accord · concord · amity · cooperation
Soft and kind
- nonaggressiveNot inclined to fight
- nonbelligerentNot engaged in warfare
- unarmedHaving no weapons
- passiveNot actively participating
meek · mild · forbearing · restrained · tolerant · conciliatory · noncombative · inoffensive
protest
Public expression of disapproval
- demonstrationPublic display of opinion
- marchRhythmic group walk
- vigilPurposeful nighttime wakefulness
campaign · resistance · noncooperation · boycott · sit-in · anti-war · disarmament · moratorium · solidarity · opposition
negotiation
Discussion seeking mutual accord
- mediationIntervention to resolve conflict
- treatyBinding pact between nations
- accordHarmony between parties
summit · dialogue · reconciliation · arbitration · détente · rapprochement · ceasefire · armistice · peacemaking · statesmanship
serenity
Undisturbed mental quietude
- tranquilityUndisturbed peacefulness
- composureEmotional self-control
- equanimityUnshakable mental steadiness
calm · placid · serene · balance · unity · accord · concord · amity · cooperation · coexistence
gentle
Soft and kind
- nonaggressiveNot inclined to fight
- nonbelligerentNot engaged in warfare
- unarmedHaving no weapons
passive · meek · mild · forbearing · restrained · tolerant · conciliatory · noncombative · inoffensive · docile
pacifisticallybelligerently
In a combative way
aggressively · militaristically · warlike · combatively · violently
peaceful, pact, pacify, peacefully, pacifier, pacifist, peacefulness, pacific, peacekeepers