Antonyms for pacifism

Grammar : Noun

Spell : pas-uh-fiz-uh m

Phonetic Transcription : ˈpæs əˌfɪz əm

Definition of pacifism

Origin : 1905, from French pacifisme (by 1903, apparently coined by Émile Arnaud), from pacifique (see pacific).

As in nonviolence : noun abstention from violence
As in peace : noun harmony, agreement

Example sentences :

I have a higher opinion of pacifism this minute than I ever had before.
Extract from : « The Island Mystery » by George A. Birmingham

These accursed Venonians are courageous for all their pacifism.
Extract from : « Invaders from the Infinite » by John Wood Campbell

The quality of Wilson's pacifism was about to be put to the test.
Extract from : « Woodrow Wilson and the World War » by Charles Seymour

Am I not logical when I say that pacifism must be considered the first step to internationalism?
Extract from : « The Wasted Generation » by Owen Johnson

Pacifism is not a disease, it is the symptom of the disease of a false internationalism.
Extract from : « Our Part in the Great War » by Arthur Gleason

Pacifism does not ask you to sacrifice your people, to betray the interest of your wards.
Extract from : « The Fruits of Victory » by Norman Angell

Pacifism had done its best, but the World was armed to the hilt.
Extract from : « Futuria Fantasia, Summer 1939 » by Ray Bradbury

There was only one virtue, pugnacity: only one vice, pacifism.
Extract from : « Heartbreak House » by George Bernard Shaw

It therefore rejects the pacifism which masks surrender and cowardice.
Extract from : « Readings on Fascism and National Socialism » by Various

It seems clear that Satyagraha cannot be equated with Christian pacifism.
Extract from : « Introduction to Non-Violence » by Theodore Paullin

Synonyms for pacifism

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