NONCOMBATANT Synonyms: 14 Similar and Opposite Words

noncombatant

noun

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Recent Examples on the Web By embedding in social institutions, such as schools, universities, charities, and religious congregations, terrorist groups become a part of the fabric of communities, better able to win more recruits and the support of noncombatants. —

Robert A. Pape, Foreign Affairs, 21 June 2024 Whatever the case, Egypt’s dereliction to directly aid neighboring noncombatants is morally repugnant. —

David Epstein, Sun Sentinel, 19 June 2024 The staggering loss of innocent lives is a direct result of the aggressive military strategies employed by the Netanyahu administration, which prioritize territorial and political gains over human rights and the protection of noncombatants. —

Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 17 June 2024 According to a Washington Post tally, Israeli strikes have killed more than 300 Hezbollah members in Lebanon since Oct. 7, as well as 88 civilians and noncombatants. —

Bryan Pietsch, Washington Post, 12 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for noncombatant

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