Synonyms of nonviolent

nonviolent

adjective

ˌnän-ˈvī-ə-lənt 

as in peaceful

not involving violence or force

nonviolent protests

Synonyms & Similar Words

• peaceful
• peaceable
• conciliatory
• bloodless
• irenic
• nonbelligerent
• peacemaking
• pacific
• unaggressive
• unassertive
• calming
• quieting
• soothing
• conciliating
• mollifying
• pacifying
• appeasing
• placating

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• violent
• military
• armed
• militant
• warlike
• martial
• aggressive
• forced
• belligerent
• hostile
• assertive
• antagonistic
• contentious
• combative
• fierce
• volcanic
• argumentative
• quarrelsome
• bellicose
• gladiatorial
• tempestuous

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of nonviolent

The law, which initially took effect July 1, allows individuals convicted of other misdemeanors and some nonviolent felonies to petition the court to seal their records. — Liam Bowman, Washington Post, 1 Oct. 2026

Wiener has passed laws protecting net neutrality, capping prescription costs and mandating mental health parity, ending mandatory minimum sentences for nonviolent drug offenders, and requiring corporations disclose their greenhouse gas emissions. — Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026

The lawyer and activist became a major spiritual and political leader of India when his nonviolent resistance movement against British colonial rule helped led to the country’s independence. — USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026

Family members believe Sanchez-Corona was targeted because of a previous deportation following a nonviolent misdemeanor and probation violations as a teen. — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2026