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Synonyms for peaceableness


Grammar : Noun
Spell : pee-suh-buhl
Phonetic Transcription : ˈpi sə bəl



Définition of peaceableness

Origin :
  • early 14c., from Old French paisible "peaceful" (12c.), from pais (see peace). Related: Peacably.
  • As in nonagression : noun pacifism
  • As in nonviolence : noun abstention from violence
Example sentences :
  • Why don't you ensure the Maroons peaceableness by advancing on them?
  • Extract from : « No Defense, Complete » by Gilbert Parker
  • At Bixton Big Tony had been no more remarkable for his willingness to work than for his peaceableness.
  • Extract from : « The Young Railroaders » by Francis Lovell Coombs
  • They would learn that India and China have bled through the ages because of their peaceableness.
  • Extract from : « Defenseless America » by Hudson Maxim
  • Good-humour, peaceableness, and evenness of temper are the most prominent features in his character.
  • Extract from : « Eskimo Life » by Fridtjof Nansen
  • And from the peaceableness of the reply he gathered that this time the lady was not soliciting patronage but conferring it.
  • Extract from : « The Divine Fire » by May Sinclair

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