nonviolent

Speech parts

1. nonviolent - Adjective

2. nonviolent - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

abstaining (on principle) from the use of violence

achieved without bloodshed

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

unbloody pacific still humane placid diplomatic moderate friendly mild passive peaceful quiet calm gentle indifferent
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Antonyms

violent savage military aper hot wild
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Phrases with the word

nonviolent action nonviolent person less nonviolent nonviolent revolution more nonviolent nonviolent struggle

Examples

We who in engage in nonviolent direct action are not the creators of tension. We merely bring to the surface the hidden tension that is already alive. Martin Luther King Jr.

I still believe in the nonviolent Jesus and the basic human goodness present in all of us. Martin Sheen

At the same time, I must personally say that I do question the sincerity and nonviolent intentions of some civil rights leaders such as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Mr. James Farmer, and others, who are known to have left wing associations. Jerry Falwell

Our nonviolent tactics are not as effective. We ask nicely for years and get nothing. Someone makes a threat, and it works. Ingrid Newkirk

I rejected the armed struggle because, as a Christian, I am committed to a nonviolent and peaceful struggle. But people take their own initiatives, because it is a Lebanon type of situation here. Mangosuthu Buthelezi

Nonviolent action, born of the awareness of suffering and nurtured by love, is the most effective way to confront adversity. Nhat Hanh

Close letter words and terms

nonviolation nonviolative nonviolence nonviolent action nonviolent activism nonviolent person