NONVIOLENTLY
Dictionary entry overview: What does nonviolently mean? • NONVIOLENTLY (adverb)
The adverb NONVIOLENTLY has 1 sense:
1. without violence
Familiarity information: NONVIOLENTLY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
• NONVIOLENTLY (adverb)
Meaning:
Without violence
Context example:
the government was overthrown nonviolently, but the dictator was killed
Antonym:
violently (in a violent manner)
Pertainym:
nonviolent (abstaining (on principle) from the use of violence)
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