Synonyms of nonviolent

nonviolent

adjective

ˌnän-ˈvī-ə-lənt 

as in peaceful

not involving violence or force

nonviolent protests

Synonyms & Similar Words

• peaceful
• peaceable
• conciliatory
• bloodless
• irenic
• nonbelligerent
• peacemaking
• pacific
• unaggressive
• unassertive
• calming
• quieting
• soothing
• conciliating
• mollifying
• pacifying
• appeasing
• placating

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• violent
• military
• armed
• militant
• warlike
• martial
• aggressive
• forced
• belligerent
• hostile
• assertive
• antagonistic
• contentious
• combative
• fierce
• volcanic
• argumentative
• quarrelsome
• bellicose
• gladiatorial
• tempestuous

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of nonviolent

But last week, Winston had a rough mental health day, prompting the church to try to contact the Trusted Response Urgent Support Team (TRUST) — a team of health professionals and support advocates for nonviolent psychiatric emergencies — and then, when unsuccessful, to call 911 for a welfare check. —Devan Patel, The Mercury News, 9 Feb. 2025

Biden set a new presidential record by commuting the sentences of nearly 2,500 people for nonviolent drug offenses. —Zy Richardson, Baltimore Sun, 5 Feb. 2025

The law reduced mandatory minimum federal prison sentences for some nonviolent drug offenses and created programs to reduce recidivism. —Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025

The rest appeared to be nonviolent offenders or people who were not suspected of a criminal offense at all. —Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 10 Feb. 2025