NONLETHAL Synonyms: 83 Similar and Opposite Words

nonlethal

adjective

Definition of nonlethal

as in nontoxic

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Recent Examples of nonlethal Pearson said any bear problems should be promptly reported to Fish and Game, as early interventions can increase the chances that the agency can remove the bear by nonlethal methods. — Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 15 June 2026 Those nonlethal management methods reduced the risk of depredation but were not 100% successful, said Ethan Kohn, a wildlife damage specialist. — Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 7 May 2026 Thankfully, there are nonlethal ways to stop mice from chewing wires. — Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 30 Apr. 2026 The Marsies who resist arrest are doing so without batons, skull-protecting helmets, and guns containing, technically, nonlethal rounds. — Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 24 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nonlethal

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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

There have also been 213 nonfatal shootings, compared with 226 at this point in 2025.

— Adam Thompson, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026
Healthcare and social assistance workers account for roughly 73% of all nonfatal workplace violence injuries involving days away from work.

— Jason Fass, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of nonfatal

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

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 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

Texas is home to 15 types of venomous snakes, per DFW Wildlife Control’s site, as well as more than 100 species and subspecies of nonvenomous snakes.

— Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 28 Aug. 2026
Many misidentify water moccasins with other nonvenomous aquatic snakes.

— Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026

Definition of nonvenomous

Adjective

On its face, Barker said much of the advice sounds unobjectionable.

— Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Such qualities might be unobjectionable, even desirable, in and of themselves, but their ubiquitous appearance across the internet has turned them into instant design clichés.

— Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 24 June 2026

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