unviolent

/ˌʌnvɪˈɒlɛnt, ˌʌnvaɪˈɒlɛnt/

Definitions

1. adjective

not violent or aggressive in nature, character, or behavior; peaceful or non-confrontational.

“The unviolent protesters demanded changes to the government without resorting to violence.”

2. adverb

in a non-violent or peaceful manner.

“She handled the conflict unviolently and managed to resolve the issue.”

3. noun

a quality or state of being unviolent.

“The unviolence of the crowd was a testament to their commitment to peaceful protest.”

Synonyms

  • nonviolent
  • peaceful

Antonyms

  • aggressive
  • violent