CEFR B2

nonviolent

adjective

Meaning

Using peaceful methods rather than force or aggression; not involving or characterized by violence.

Examples

The civil rights movement in the US largely adopted nonviolent resistance.
They advocated for a nonviolent approach to resolving the conflict.

Synonyms: peaceful, pacific, passive, unaggressive

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nonviolent (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌnɒnˈvaɪələnt/

Definition

Using peaceful methods rather than force or aggression; not involving or characterized by violence.

Examples

The civil rights movement in the US largely adopted nonviolent resistance.
They advocated for a nonviolent approach to resolving the conflict.
His philosophy was rooted in the belief that nonviolent action could bring about significant change.

How to Use nonviolent

nonviolent means (collocation): Methods that do not involve violence. — "They sought to achieve their goals through nonviolent means."
nonviolent approach (collocation): A strategy or way of dealing with something without using force. — "The organization promotes a nonviolent approach to conflict resolution."

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