Hyper Dictionary

English Dictionary Computer Dictionary Thesaurus Dream Dictionary Medical Dictionary


Search Dictionary:  

Meaning of NONVIOLENT

Pronunciation:  nânv'Iulunt

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [adj]  achieved without bloodshed; "an unbloody transfer of power"
  2. [adj]  abstaining (on principle) from the use of violence
 
 Websites: 
 
 Synonyms: bloodless, passive, peaceful, unbloody
 
 Antonyms: violent
 
 See Also: unprovocative, unprovoking

 

 

Thesaurus Terms
 
 Related Terms: bland, civilian, conciliatory, dovish, gentle, irenic, judicious, mild, mild as milk, moderate, nonaggressive, noncombatant, nonmilitant, pacific, pacificatory, pacifist, pacifistic, peaceable, peaceful, peace-loving, prudent, sober, soft, tame, temperate, unbellicose, uncontentious, unhostile, unmilitant, unmilitary
 

 

 

 

COPYRIGHT © 2000-2003 WEBNOX CORP. HOME | ABOUT HYPERDICTIONARY