Nonviolent

Pronunciation: /nɑnˈvaɪələnt/

Definitions of nonviolent

adjective describing something that does not involve violence or harm

Example Sentences

A1 Gandhi believed in nonviolent resistance.

A2 The protesters marched peacefully, using nonviolent tactics.

B1 Nonviolent protests have been effective in bringing about social change.

B2 The nonviolent movement gained momentum as more people joined in.

C1 Nonviolent communication is a powerful tool for resolving conflicts.

C2 The nonviolent revolution inspired other movements around the world.

Examples of nonviolent in a Sentence

formal The nonviolent protest was organized by a group of activists seeking social change.

informal I prefer to resolve conflicts in a nonviolent way.

slang Let's keep it chill and nonviolent, okay?

figurative His words were a nonviolent weapon in the battle for justice.

Grammatical Forms of nonviolent

• past tense: nonviolence
• plural: nonviolents
• comparative: more nonviolent
• superlative: most nonviolent
• present tense: nonviolent
• future tense: will be nonviolent
• perfect tense: has been nonviolent
• continuous tense: is being nonviolent
• singular: nonviolent
• positive degree: nonviolent
• infinitive: to be nonviolent
• gerund: nonviolently
• participle: nonviolently

Origin and Evolution of nonviolent

First Known Use: 1882 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'nonviolent' originated from the combination of the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'violent' meaning 'involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill'.

Evolution of the word: The term 'nonviolent' gained popularity in the 20th century due to movements advocating for peaceful resistance and civil disobedience, such as Mahatma Gandhi's nonviolent resistance in India and the Civil Rights Movement in the United States led by Martin Luther King Jr.