Peaceful vs Peacable - What's the difference?
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As adjectives the difference between peaceful and peacable is that peaceful is not at war or disturbed by strife or turmoil while peacable is .
peaceful English
Alternative forms
* peacefull (archaic)
Adjective
(en-adj)
Not at war or disturbed by strife or turmoil.
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Inclined to peace.
Motionless and calm.
Synonyms
* (inclined to peace) peaceable, pacific
* (quiet) tranquil, placid
Antonyms
* nonpeaceful
* belligerent
* violent
* warring
Derived terms
* peaceful coexistence
* peacefully
* peacefulness
Related terms
* peacemaker
* peace offering
* peace officer
* peace pipe
* peacetime
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peacable English
Adjective
(head)
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