ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Nonviolent

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Nonviolent is an adjective meaning Alternative form of non-violent.

Meaning

Alternative form of non-violent.

Example Sentences

Counterprotesters shouted epithets as they walked by, but the opposing groups kept it nonviolent.
When Malcolm X was assassinated in 1965 – 50 years ago on Saturday – I was an activist in the civil rights movement of Martin Luther King, a man of peace who led the nonviolent protests that brought down segregation in America, and ushered in the civil rights and voting rights acts.

Synonyms for nonviolent

Depending on context, synonyms include peaceful, passive, bloodless.

Antonyms for nonviolent

Common opposites include violent.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include passive, peaceful, bloodless, non-violent, non-violence, calm.

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