nonviolent

CEFRB2

/nɑˈnvaɪələnt/

adjective

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    adjective

    Not using physical force or violence.

Examples

  • The nonviolent actions of Martin Luther King inspired many people.

  • You can solve the problem in nonviolent ways.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
1
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2

Deep Dive

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In context

  • Counterprotesters shouted epithets as they walked by, but the opposing groups kept it nonviolent.

Quick test

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Question 1 · Quick check

The protest remained entirely blank, with participants sitting quietly and holding signs.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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