Synonyms of pacifism
3 similar words · 3 opposite words
Another word for pacifism is ahimsa. Other synonyms of pacifism are nonkilling and Gandhism. The opposite of pacifism is bellicism.
Synonyms and similar words for pacifism
nounThe ethical avoidance of inflicting harm on others in one's daily life.
- ahimsaA doctrine of non-violence, concerned with the sacredness of all living things and an effort to avoid causing harm to...
- nonkilling
nounThe additional challenge of winning a game without harming any enemy characters.
- GandhismThe philosophy and principles of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, encompassing the broad tenets of upholding truth...
Opposite of pacifism
nounAntonym(s) of “peaceful doctrine”.
- bellicismAn inclination to war; warlike policy or behaviour.
- militarism
- warismBelief that war is justifiable in principle and can be justified in actual cases.
Meaning of pacifism
- noun The conviction that it is morally wrong to settle disputes (especially between countries) by war or other violent means.
- noun The ethical avoidance of inflicting harm on others in one's daily life.
- noun The combination of the above two philosophical viewpoints.
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Questions about synonyms of pacifism
- What is another word for pacifism?
- Pacifism has 3 synonyms on Word.ws, such as ahimsa, nonkilling and Gandhism.
- What is the opposite of pacifism?
- The opposite of pacifism is bellicism.
- What does pacifism mean?
- Pacifism means the conviction that it is morally wrong to settle disputes (especially between countries) by war or other violent means.
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