Definition of Nonviolently

1. Adverb. Without violence. "The government was overthrown nonviolently, but the dictator was killed"

Partainyms: Nonviolent
Antonyms: Violently

Definition of Nonviolently

1. Adverb. In a nonviolent manner. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Nonviolently

1. [adv]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Nonviolently

nonvictorious
nonvideo
nonviewable
nonviewer
nonviewers
nonviewing
nonvillain
nonvillainous
nonvillains
nonvintage
nonvinyl
nonviolence
nonviolences
nonviolent
nonviolent resistance
nonviolently (current term)
nonviolet
nonviral
nonviremic
nonvirgin
nonvirgins
nonvirile
nonvirility
nonvirilized
nonvirtual
nonvirtualizable
nonvirtualized
nonvirtuosic
nonvirtuous
nonvirulence

Literary usage of Nonviolently

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Healthy People 2000: National Health Promotion & Disease Prevention by DIANE Publishing Company (2004)
"... that enable them to resolve conflicts nonviolently.58 Another program directly focuses on changing adolescents' behaviors and attitudes toward violence. ..."

2. Prevention of Youth Violence: A Framework for Community Action by Mary Ann Fenley (1993)
"Once trained, these students help their fellow students to express and resolve their conflicts nonviolently. Training in Social Skills Teaching young people ..."

3. International Religious Freedom (2000): Report to Congress by the Department edited by Barbara Larkin (2001)
"... rented facility outside Yerevan and attempted to disperse the meeting nonviolently, citing an alleged decree by the National Security Council; however, ..."

4. Treatment Services for Adolescent Substance Abusers by Alfred S. Friedman (1998)
"... variety of people • Delay gratification • Resolve conflicts nonviolently • Make informed decisions • Develop meaningful relationships with other people ..."

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