nonviolent

adjective

ˌnän-ˈvī-ə-lənt How to pronounce nonviolent (audio)
Definition of nonviolentnext
as in peaceful
not involving violence or force nonviolent protests

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Recent Examples of nonviolent The news was shared this week by Alice Marie Johnson, who was pardoned by Trump in 2020 after being sentenced to life in prison on a nonviolent drug charge in 1996. — Emily Trainham, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026 The movement is widely considered to be an artistic precursor to the modern BDS (Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions) movement promoting nonviolent resistance to Israeli occupation. — News Desk, Artforum, 28 Aug. 2026 Woody, 44, is not believed to be armed or dangerous and was in custody on nonviolent charges, deputies said. — Brandon Downs, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026 Authorities said Woody was not believed to be armed or dangerous; he had been jailed on nonviolent charges. — Sacbee.com, 23 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nonviolent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonviolent
  1. peaceful
  2. peaceable
Adjective
  • National Historical Park comprising his birth home, a peaceful rose garden, and the King Center.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
  • While refuting any suggestion of police repression, Lecornu condemned violence on the margins of protests, which were mostly peaceful Tuesday, despite the dramatic scenes that dominated coverage.
    — Joseph Ataman, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of peaceful
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  • These behaviors make having a productive discussion or peaceable relationship untenable.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 3 July 2026
  • With no discernable reason beyond intimidation, Hasner approved this staggering waste of taxpayer funds, stifling the First Amendment right of peaceable assembly.
    — Karen J. Leader, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
Definition of peaceable

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“Nonviolent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonviolent. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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