NONVIOLENCE Synonyms: 13 Similar and Opposite Words

nonviolence

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Recent Examples of nonviolence Jeb has always been fascinated by the heroic deeds of gunslingers, despite the Quaker teachings of nonviolence. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 21 July 2026 For a time, their actions inspired many climate and environmental activists who were disillusioned with nonviolence. — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 15 June 2026 Hamer was a student of nonviolence—and not just for protesters in Mississippi. — Ta-Nehisi Coates, Vanity Fair, 15 June 2026 Soka Gakkai members gather to study Buddhist principles, like practicing nonviolence and taking social action, and their practice consists of prayers, chanting and self-reflection in nature to achieve spiritual growth. — Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for nonviolence

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Japan, a country constitutionally bound to pacifism since World War II, is investing in its defense and contributing to regional security in ways that were previously unthinkable.

— David Sacks, Foreign Affairs, 28 Sep. 2026
With pacifism enshrined in its post-war constitution and culture, Japan has for decades had to rely on co-operation with US military intelligence support.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 16 July 2026

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