Nonviolent

Word NONVIOLENT
Character 10
Hyphenation nonviolent
Pronunciations N/A

Definitions and meanings of "Nonviolent"

What do we mean by nonviolent?

Not violent; without violence; following a philosophy of nonviolence; the opposite of violent.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Nonviolent

The word "nonviolent" in example sentences

They reject the term nonviolent for the recent demonstrations because the marches usually include stone-throwing and attempts to damage the separation barrier. ❋ By ETHAN BRONNER (2010)

In a telephone interview with The New York Times she made it clear that now she was free she intended to lead what she called a nonviolent revolution, rather than an incremental evolution. ❋ Jamyang Norbu (2011)

The bus riders refused to show their documentation and, according to their spokeswoman, engaged in what they call nonviolent resistance. ❋ Unknown (2003)

In King's vision of the campaign, thousands of Americans who had been abandoned by the economy would create a tent city on the National Mall, demand action from Congress, and engage in nonviolent civil disobedience until their voices were heard. ❋ Mike Green (2010)

Many of us routinely participate in nonviolent resistance and support those for whom this is their only mode of opposition. ❋ John Storhm (2009)

A final sign of the strategic planning and strength of the movement is its ability to maintain "nonviolent discipline." ❋ Cynthia Boaz (2010)

In the Birmingham campaign, King and fellow protestors addressed laws they considered unfair by breaking them in nonviolent ways—what was called nonviolent direct action—causing the Birmingham Police Department to fill the jail with protestors to the point of overflow. ❋ Nawang Khechog (2010)

Politics is sometimes defined as nonviolent, civilized warfare. ❋ Unknown (2007)

The laws of at least fifteen states now require life sentences for certain nonviolent marijuana offenses. ❋ Unknown (1997)

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