NONFATAL Synonyms: 83 Similar and Opposite Words

nonfatal

adjective

Definition of nonfatal

as in noninfectious

Related Words

Relevance

Dissimilar Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of nonfatal Homicides, nonfatal shootings, carjackings and business robberies have all dropped in 2026 compared to 2025 data. — Monroe Trombly, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Aug. 2026 Those cohort studies showed about a 30% higher risk for both fatal and nonfatal cardiovascular outcomes after statins were discontinued in people 65 and older in the Italy study and 75 and older in the Denmark one. — Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 11 Aug. 2026 Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell said Angelo and Alexus Fiordilino will not be charged in connection with the nonfatal drowning of their son. — ABC News, 30 July 2026 Research has found that victims of nonfatal strangulation face a substantially higher risk of being killed by an abusive partner later. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for nonfatal

Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonfatal

Adjective

Thus, neurovirologists like me have been looking for noninfectious contributors to this condition.

— Andrew Bubak, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 2026
Imodium is better reserved for noninfectious diarrhea—or after a doctor has ruled out an infection.

— Angela Haupt, Time, 15 July 2026

Definition of noninfectious

Adjective

The gloves are marketed as a nonlethal way to subdue and control people.

— Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 13 Aug. 2026
While the devices are marketed as nonlethal and safe for the heart, a pending lawsuit alleges a 43-year-old man died in 2024 after he was shocked 27 times with the gloves and 13 more times by a Taser at a jail in Richmond, Kentucky.

— ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of nonlethal

Adjective

Advocates say there are ways around the issue by carefully sourcing nonpoisonous trees that are grown organically and not sprayed with fire retardant.

— Charles Passy, WSJ, 27 Dec. 2020
This will give them a chance to exercise this innate behavior with a safe source of nonpoisonous plant life.

— David Shultz, Science | AAAS, 8 Aug. 2019

Definition of nonpoisonous

Adjective

Clean, relax and play with this calming bubble bath made from a nontoxic, hypoallergenic and tear-free solution that has been formulated without parabens, sulfates or fragrance.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
Keep scrolling for more nontoxic picks, including glass containers, under-$50 canisters, and more.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of nontoxic

Adjective

In the chemical and materials industries, quantum computing could inform the design of more efficient batteries for electric cars and noncorrosive elements for ships.

— Charina Chou, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
If the clog remains, use a biodegradable, noncorrosive pipe cleaner, or a household cleaner like hydrogen peroxide, to flush out the drain.

— Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2023

Definition of noncorrosive

Adjective

Village and township residents and officials have protested the nondestructive hydro-excavation business’s plan to relocate from Channahon to about 38 acres on 159th Street in Homer Township.

— Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
The Live Filter Layers menu offers a wealth of nondestructive effects, including those that add noise, blur, change lighting and colors, distort, and sharpen.

— Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine, 13 Mar. 2026

Definition of nondestructive

Adjective

In addition, for people who do get infected with COVID, Paxlovid may be prescribed for those with moderate or mild symptoms who may be at risk of more severe disease.

— Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 21 Sep. 2026
However, that’s changing, as travelers continue to visit in milder months with fewer crowds.

— Chris Dong, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of mild

Browse Nearby Words

nonfat

nonfatal

nonfattening

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Nonfatal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonfatal. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of nonfatal

adjective

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

argot

Popular in Grammar & Usage

Do You Need a New Language Peeve?

More Commonly Mispronounced Words

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?

Popular in Wordplay

7 Great Ways to Say 'Great'

The Longest Long Words List

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

12 Lovely and Unusual Words for the Natural World

Why do we 'bury the lede?'

Popular

Do You Need a New Language Peeve?

7 Great Ways to Say 'Great'

The Longest Long Words List

Games & Quizzes