English Synonym Finder

nonviolent

Definitions

Not involving or using physical force or violence.

Advocating or practicing the use of peaceful means to achieve political or social goals.

Examples

The movement gained widespread support by committing to strictly nonviolent protest methods.

He advocated for nonviolent communication as a way to resolve conflicts within the workplace.

The transition of power was remarkably nonviolent, surprising many international observers.

Synonyms

peaceful pacific gentle harmless amiable conciliatory nonaggressive

Antonyms

violent aggressive hostile belligerent combative forceful militant