NONVIOLENT Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the word nonviolent. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for NONVIOLENT
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calm | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
adjective • (of weather) free from storm or wind noun • steadiness of mind under stress • wind moving at less than 1 knot; 0 on the Beaufort scale adjective satellite • not agitated; without losing self-possession verb • make calm or still • make steady • become quiet or calm, especially after a state of agitation • cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to | ||||||||
gentle | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe • having or showing a kindly or tender nature • quiet and soothing • belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy • easily handled or managed • having little impact • marked by moderate steepness verb • cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of • give a title to someone; make someone a member of the nobility • stroke soothingly | ||||||||
pacifist | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • someone opposed to violence as a means of settling disputes adjective satellite • opposed to war | ||||||||
passive | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • lacking in energy or will • expressing that the subject of the sentence is the patient of the action denoted by the verb noun • the voice used to indicate that the grammatical subject of the verb is the recipient (not the source) of the action denoted by the verb adjective satellite • peacefully resistant in response to injustice | ||||||||
peaceful | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war adjective satellite • peacefully resistant in response to injustice | ||||||||
placid | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves • not easily irritated | ||||||||
tranquil | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves • not agitated; without losing self-possession | ||||||||
pacific | verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj | |||||||
adjective • relating to or bordering the Pacific Ocean noun • the largest ocean in the world adjective satellite • disposed to peace or of a peaceful nature • promoting peace | ||||||||
unbloody | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • achieved without bloodshed |