nonaggression

noun

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as in pacifism

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Recent Examples of nonaggression The treaty established peace and an alliance between the two kingdoms, with provisions involving nonaggression, mutual assistance and the return of people who fled from one territory to the other. — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026 Mediators are also discussing nonaggression pacts, non-state armed groups and nuclear issues with Iran, according to Qatar. — Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 17 June 2026 The list reportedly includes a guarantee of nonaggression, a lifting of primary and secondary sanctions, recognizing Iran’s right to enrich uranium, and giving control of the Strait of Hormuz to Iran. — Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 8 Apr. 2026 Communists were also the most vigorous foes of fascism—except for twenty-two notorious months beginning in late August 1939, when the USSR signed a nonaggression pact with Nazi Germany. — Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonaggression
  1. pacifism
  2. friendliness
  3. sociability
  4. cordiality
Noun
  • Japan, a country constitutionally bound to pacifism since World War II, is investing in its defense and contributing to regional security in ways that were previously unthinkable.
    — David Sacks, Foreign Affairs, 28 Sep. 2026
  • With pacifism enshrined in its post-war constitution and culture, Japan has for decades had to rely on co-operation with US military intelligence support.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 16 July 2026
Definition of pacifism
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  • Congressional Republicans, meanwhile, continued to caution against overt friendliness.
    — Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The ribbing was good-natured overall, but when describing the rivalry, the friendliness dissipated.
    — Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of friendliness
Noun
  • For all the ways these drugs are associated with deprivation, many users describe a paradoxical new sociability.
    — Elyse Moody, Architectural Digest, 27 July 2026
  • Her public image was capacious enough that Rollerena could carry not only camp and sociability, but profound grief as well.
    — Emilie Hardman, JSTOR Daily, 24 June 2026
Definition of sociability
Noun
  • Joe Biden rose through the Senate, which required cordiality and the ability to strike deals with rivals.
    — Jonathan A. Czin, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 2026
  • The cordiality and handsome looks of the dining room are exquisite reminders of elaborate Milanese design.
    — John Mariani, Forbes.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Definition of cordiality

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“Nonaggression.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonaggression. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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