noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The state, quality, or condition of being dovish. uncountable
2. 2
   any political orientation favoring compromise to avoid conflict wordnet
3. 3
   The condition of being a dove, as opposed to a hawk. uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

accommodationdiplomatic stanceexpansionismpacifismpeaceful approachsoft policy

Antonyms

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hardline policyhawkishnessmilitarism

Etymology

From dovish + -ness.