anti-violence

adjective

an·​ti-vi·​o·​lence
ˌan-tē-ˈvī-lən(t)s,
-ˈvī-ə- How to pronounce anti-violence (audio)
ˌan-tī-
variants or less commonly antiviolence
: acting against or opposing violence
anti-violence initiatives
an anti-violence rally
There's an emerging alliance of anti-pornography and anti-violence feminists with therapists who diagnose and treat child abuse …Wendy Kaminer

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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 See All Example Sentences for anti-violence

Word History

First Known Use

1887, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of anti-violence was in 1887

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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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