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

Furniture should be durable for heavy play, finished with nontoxic materials for the taste-everything phase of toddlerhood, and ideally versatile enough to stick around for more than a few years.

— Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 31 Aug. 2026
Sustainable cooking and cleaning products, more natural, nontoxic children’s toys, and clothing with less plastic and heavy metals are all hot topics.

— Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of nontoxic

Adjective

The allegations in the federal indictment mirror those brought by Minnesota officials, who have separately charged Castro with assault and false reporting of a crime related to the nonfatal shooting of Sosa-Celis.

— Valerie Gonzalez, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
The officer, Christian Castro, is charged in connection with a nonfatal shooting in Minneapolis.

— Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 26 Aug. 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

Imodium is better reserved for noninfectious diarrhea—or after a doctor has ruled out an infection.

— Angela Haupt, Time, 15 July 2026
Often, coughs are caused by noninfectious conditions such as asthma, allergies, reflux diseases and chronic sinus drainage, Green says.

— Daryl Austin, USA Today, 30 Jan. 2026

Definition of noninfectious

Adjective

Though Elordi filmed in the coffin with a nonvenomous boa constrictor, his character Nate Jacobs is killed by a rattlesnake in the shocking scene.

— Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026
Many misidentify water moccasins with other nonvenomous aquatic snakes.

— Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026

Definition of nonvenomous

Adjective

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
And on the surface, Lind's premise is unobjectionable.

— Teresa Ghilarducci, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026

Definition of unobjectionable

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