nonviolent
adj.adj. using peaceful methods instead of force or fighting to reach a goal. You use this to describe people or actions that do not hurt others.
adj. characterised by the avoidance of physical force or injury to others, especially as a strategy for social or political change. Often used to describe protests, resistance, or specific types of criminal activity.
The group organized a nonviolent protest in the city center.
Leaders of the movement insisted on nonviolent resistance even when faced with aggressive opposition from the authorities.
The philosopher argued that nonviolent intervention requires more discipline and strategic planning than traditional combat, as it relies entirely on moral and psychological pressure.
Typically precedes the noun it modifies; often used in legal contexts to distinguish crimes that do not involve physical harm.