nonviolent
adjective
Simple meaning
Abstaining from the use of violence.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
nɑnˈvaɪələnt
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Definition
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adjective
Abstaining (on principle) from the use of violence
Without violence.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
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This meaning: Abstaining (on principle) from the use of violence
Used this way, nonviolent is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly unfavourable pull. It turns up most in ethics or values contexts.
- Emotional tone
- Negative
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Gentle
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Serious and weighty
- Usage feel
- Blunt and forceful
Where it naturally appears
- Ethics/values
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Peaceful resistance to a government by fasting or refusing to cooperate.
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