Added 9 October 2026 nonviolent adjective Categories: Describing WordsRare Words adjective ! Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. More about nonviolent at Wordnik → Where our words come from → Abstaining (on principle) from the use of violence. Achieved without bloodshed. an unbloody transfer of power Related Words: unbloodypassivepeacefulbloodlessnon-violentnon-violencecalmpacifistpacificgentlenonbelligerentconciliatory Back to today's word