variants
or less commonly antiviolence
: acting against or opposing violence
anti-violence initiatives
an anti-violence rally
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That includes taking accountability, beating addiction, earning educational degrees, and leading anti-violence programs.
—Julia Salazar, New York Daily News, 16 May 2025
The groups will not be providing antidrug and anti-violence information as part of the exhibit.
—New York Times, 27 Apr. 2025
An actor and anti-violence activist who appeared in Training Day with Denzel Washington, Sloan denied the claim.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 28 Apr. 2025
Williams is also barred from promoting gang activity in any way, must stay away from the Atlanta metro area for 10 years (with the exception of significant events such as weddings or funerals), and must give several anti-gang and anti-violence presentations.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2025
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Julia Salazar, New York Daily News, 16 May 2025
The groups will not be providing antidrug and anti-violence information as part of the exhibit.
—New York Times, 27 Apr. 2025
An actor and anti-violence activist who appeared in Training Day with Denzel Washington, Sloan denied the claim.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 28 Apr. 2025
Williams is also barred from promoting gang activity in any way, must stay away from the Atlanta metro area for 10 years (with the exception of significant events such as weddings or funerals), and must give several anti-gang and anti-violence presentations.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for anti-violence
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“Anti-violence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-violence. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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