Used in a Sentence

nonviolent

How to use nonviolent in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for nonviolent.

Editorial note

Police is more militarized than ever and drives tanks into the living rooms of nonviolent offenders.

Examples6
Definitions2
Parts of speech1

Quick take

abstaining (on principle) from the use of violence

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of nonviolent gathered in one view.

adjective

abstaining (on principle) from the use of violence

adjective

achieved without bloodshed; "an unbloody transfer of power"

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for nonviolent.

adjective

abstaining (on principle) from the use of violence

adjective

achieved without bloodshed; "an unbloody transfer of power"

Example sentences

1

Police is more militarized than ever and drives tanks into the living rooms of nonviolent offenders.

2

Perhaps I'm naive, but I was unware that a first-time, nonviolent misdemeanor could be grounds for removing your 4th amendment rights.

3

I'm genuinely scared at how far my government has gone in persecuting lawful, nonviolent protesters and activists.

4

I help teach a nonviolent communication program at a nearby prison, and the technological restrictions placed on the prisoners are pretty shocking to me.

5

We have a choice between widespread media sharing and technological innovation, or widespread media sharing and people in jail for nonviolent crimes.

6

Legislation recently passed unanimously by the Florida Senate could change all that by prohibiting schools from calling the police for nonviolent misdemeanors.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use nonviolent in a sentence?

Police is more militarized than ever and drives tanks into the living rooms of nonviolent offenders.

What does nonviolent mean?

abstaining (on principle) from the use of violence

What part of speech is nonviolent?

nonviolent is commonly used as adjective.