non-violent

non--vi·o·lent

N n

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [nohn ohb-stahn-te vahy-uh-luh nt]
- /noʊn oʊbˈstɑn tɛ ˈvaɪ ə lənt/
- /nɒn ˈvaɪələnt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [nohn ohb-stahn-te vahy-uh-luh nt]
- /noʊn oʊbˈstɑn tɛ ˈvaɪ ə lənt/

Definitions of non-violent word

adjective non-violent not violent; free of violence. 1
adjective non-violent peacefully resistant, as in response to or protest against injustice, especially on moral or philosophical grounds. 1
adjective non-violent Non-violent methods of bringing about change do not involve hurting people or causing damage. 0
adjective non-violent You can refer to someone or something such as a crime as non-violent when that person or thing does not hurt or injure people. 0

See all 4 definitions of non-violent

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Origin of non-violent

First appearance:

before 1915

One of the 14% newest English words

First recorded in 1915-20; non- + violent

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Parts of speech for Non-violent

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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non-violent popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

Antonyms for non-violent

adv non-violent

compellingly — in a way that demands attention and interest
disturbingly — upsetting or disquieting; dismaying: a disturbing increase in the crime rate.
hysterically — of, relating to, or characterized by hysteria.

adverb non-violent

combatively — In a combative way.
frenziedly — In a frenzied manner.

All 5 Antonyms of non-violent