Definition

1. Noun:
   • The practice or principle of abstaining from violence, especially as a method of political protest or social change: It refers to the use of peaceful means, such as protest, civil disobedience, or non-cooperation, to achieve goals without inflicting physical harm.

Usage

• General Concept: "Nonviolence" is used to describe a philosophy, strategy, or way of life that rejects physical aggression. It is often associated with social and political movements.
• As a Method: It is frequently discussed as a tactic for resistance, emphasizing moral force and passive resistance over violent confrontation.

Examples

• Noun:
  • Mahatma Gandhi is renowned for his steadfast commitment to nonviolence.
  • The movement succeeded through a disciplined campaign of nonviolence and civil disobedience.
  • Her belief in nonviolence guides all her actions as an activist.

Advanced Usage

• "Principle of nonviolence": The ethical doctrine that violence is morally unjustifiable.
  • The community center teaches the principle of nonviolence to resolve conflicts.
• "Strategy of nonviolence": The planned use of nonviolent action to achieve specific political or social objectives.
  • Their strategy of nonviolence included boycotts and sit-ins.

Variants and Related Words

• Nonviolent (adj): Characterized by a lack of violence; peaceful.
  • They organized a nonviolent demonstration.
• Nonviolently (adv): In a manner that does not involve violence.
  • The protesters marched nonviolently through the streets.

Synonyms

• Pacifism: The belief that war and violence are unjustifiable.
• Peaceful resistance: Opposition to authority without using violent means.
• Civil disobedience: The refusal to comply with certain laws as a peaceful form of political protest.

Related Phrases

• Nonviolent resistance: Active opposition to a government or policy using peaceful methods.
  • The leaders advocated for nonviolent resistance to the unjust law.
• Commitment to nonviolence: A dedicated pledge to avoid violent actions.
  • His commitment to nonviolence was tested during the riots.

Related Idioms

• To turn the other cheek: To respond to aggression or insult without retaliation, often associated with nonviolent philosophy.
  • Inspired by his faith, he chose to turn the other cheek rather than seek revenge.

Noun

1. peaceful resistance to a government by fasting or refusing to cooperate