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noncombative

adjective

Definition of noncombativenext
as in nonaggressive

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for noncombative
  1. nonaggressive
  2. unwarlike
  3. nonbelligerent
  4. peaceable
  5. pacific
  6. peaceful
  7. unaggressive
  8. neutral
Adjective
  • Beavers are considered nonaggressive animals and typically avoid human contact.
    — Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026
  • These solitary, nonaggressive bees use small pieces of leaves to build their nests, causing only cosmetic harm to the plant.
    — Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 July 2026
Definition of nonaggressive
Adjective
  • Here a civilian leader is shown in an unwarlike pose, seated, with a thoughtful and resolute expression—an icon of responsibility.
    — Adam Kirsch, WSJ, 1 Oct. 2021
Definition of unwarlike
Adjective
  • For not wanting to be nonbelligerent by naming the terms for belligerence.
    — Solmaz Sharif, The New Yorker, 21 Feb. 2022
  • Over time, such cooperation could gradually acclimate Arab peoples to a nonbelligerent stance toward Israel.
    — Charles Krauthammer, Twin Cities, 30 May 2017
Definition of nonbelligerent
Adjective
  • These behaviors make having a productive discussion or peaceable relationship untenable.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 3 July 2026
  • With no discernable reason beyond intimidation, Hasner approved this staggering waste of taxpayer funds, stifling the First Amendment right of peaceable assembly.
    — Karen J. Leader, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
Definition of peaceable
Adjective
  • National Aquarium cams The National Aquarium in Baltimore, Maryland, operates a series of cameras of marine animals, including reef sharks, jellyfish and fish in a Pacific coral reef.
    — Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 1 June 2026
  • These conditions tend to suppress Atlantic hurricane development, whereas the eastern and central Pacific hurricane seasons are typically more active during strong El Niño events.
    — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 1 June 2026
Definition of pacific
Adjective
  • On a peaceful morning at the Presidio, Diana Simmons joined a group of strangers who showed up for a group yoga session.
    — Max Darrow, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Darkness turns to light and everyone leaves as peaceful galactic friends.
    — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of peaceful
Adjective
  • Meanwhile, dogs that lose fights or are seen as unaggressive are killed, oftentimes in heinous fashion, with many cases involving dogs being electrocuted, hung or beaten to death.
    — Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 8 Mar. 2025
  • Time flowed differently, and my vision felt soft and the world around me pure and unaggressive.
    — Gary Shteyngart, The New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2025
Definition of unaggressive
Adjective
  • Switzerland, which has long remained neutral in international military conflicts, also moved to adopt a security policy on Friday that would protect itself from a future Russian attack.
    — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Unlike its ghost and black cat pillow counterparts, the pumpkin works as Halloween décor but is still neutral enough to keep out past October 31.
    — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of neutral
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