English Explanatory Dictionary

non-violent

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of a deed, event etc., without violence.
  2. Of a person or movement, opposed to violence.
  3. Of a convict, sentenced for a crime that did not involve violence.

Word forms

non-violent nonviolent

Etymology

From non- + violent.

Synonyms

unviolent irenic pacific anti-bellicist dovelike dovish irenical non-violent pacifist pacifistic peaceable peaceful unaggressive

Antonyms

violent

Related words

nonviolence
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