'nonviolent' definitions:

Definition of 'nonviolent'

(from WordNet)
adjective
Abstaining (on principle) from the use of violence [ant: violent]
adjective
Achieved without bloodshed; "an unbloody transfer of power" [syn: nonviolent, unbloody]

Definition of 'nonviolent'

From: GCIDE
  • nonviolent \nonviolent\ adj.
  • 1. peacefully resistant in response to injustice; not using violence; -- used of protests and demonstrations; as, nonviolent resistance. Opposite of violent.
  • Syn: passive, peaceful. [WordNet 1.5]
  • 2. achieved without bloodshed. Contrasted with bloody.
  • Syn: unbloody, bloodless. [WordNet 1.5]

Synonyms of 'nonviolent'

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Words containing 'nonviolent'