nonviolent
Americanadjective
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not violent; free of violence.
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peacefully resistant, as in response to or protest against injustice, especially on moral or philosophical grounds.
Other Word Forms
- nonviolently adverb
Etymology
Origin of nonviolent
Example Sentences
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Some in the community thought he was “crazy” for bothering with nonviolent methods.
From Los Angeles Times
Since these charges clearly involve nonviolent felonies, Trump will likely be released on his own recognizance while awaiting trial.
From Salon
But with those communities facing targeted attacks, the nonviolent movement’s language is being drowned out by a call and response at protests: “Who protects us? We protect us!”
From Washington Post
The army has clamped down harshly on opponents in the cities, arresting thousands and using deadly force even against nonviolent demonstrators.
From Seattle Times
The New York Times reported that if "Trump is arraigned, he will almost certainly be released without spending any time behind bars because the indictment is likely to contain only nonviolent felony charges."
From Salon
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