NONVIOLENT RESISTANCE
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Nonviolent Resistance.
Nonviolent Resistance - as a noun
Peaceful resistance to a government by fasting or refusing to cooperate
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
nonviolencepassive resistanceHypernyms (Closely Related)
direct actionHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"Gandhi was a pioneer of nonviolent resistance."
"The civil rights movement in the United States utilized nonviolent resistance as a powerful tool."
"Many activists have turned to nonviolent resistance to combat oppression."
"Students organized a nonviolent resistance movement to protest against the unjust laws."
"The leaders of the nonviolent resistance movement preached peace and equality."