nonviolent

adjective

1. Not using physical force or violence.

   B1
   • "The protesters chose a nonviolent method."B1
   • "She believes that nonviolent action can bring about political change."B2

2. Relating to the belief that social or political change should be achieved without violence.

   B2

   usually before a noun

   • "He joined a nonviolent resistance movement."B2
   • "The leader promoted nonviolent protest as an alternative to armed conflict."C1