Definition of nonviolent
: abstaining or free from violence
nonviolently
adverbExplore M-W
Examples of nonviolent in a Sentence
He argued that nonviolent drug offenders should receive shorter sentences.
1905
First Known Use of nonviolent
1905
NONVIOLENT Defined for English Language Learners
nonviolent
play
adjective
non·vi·o·lent
\ˌnän-ˈvī-ə-lənt\
Definition of nonviolent for English Language Learners
-
: not using or involving violence
Learn More about nonviolent
-
Thesaurus: All synonyms and antonyms for nonviolent Spanish Central: Translation of nonviolent
Seen and Heard
What made you want to look up nonviolent? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Writing? Check your grammar now!