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| 1. | [ adjective ] inclined or disposed to peace | |
| Synonyms: | peace-loving | |
| Examples: | "they met in a peaceable spirit" "peace-loving citizens" |
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| Related terms: | peaceful | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] disposed to peace or of a peaceful nature | |
| Synonyms: | pacific | |
| Examples: | "the pacific temper seeks to settle disputes on grounds of justice rather than by force" "a quiet and peaceable person" "in a peaceable and orderly manner" |
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| Related terms: | peaceful | |
| Similar spelling: |
peccable peaceably peaceful peacefulness peacefully |
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