non-violent
/ˌnɒn ˈvaɪələnt/adjective
उच्चारण नॉन वायलन्ट
अहिंसक, अहिंसात्मक
Core word
adjective
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using peaceful methods, not force, to bring about political or social change
अहिंसक, अहिंसात्मक
- Gandhi led a non-violent struggle for independence.
- non-violent protest
- The farmers held a non-violent sit-in outside the district office.
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- She believes that non-violent resistance can bring lasting change.
- Students organised a non-violent march to demand a new library.
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not involving force or injury to anybody
अहिंसक, बिना हिंसा का
- non-violent crimes such as fraud
- The movement was non-violent and its leaders asked everyone to remain calm.
- He was sentenced for a non-violent offence and served a short term.
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- Most of the prisoners in this jail are non-violent offenders.
- The police praised the crowd for keeping the rally entirely non-violent.
Opposite violent
◇Word family
non-violence nounnon-violently adverb
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General knowledge
Gandhi's birthday, 2 October, is observed by the United Nations as the International Day of Non-Violence.
GK के अनुसार Gandhi का जन्मदिन 2 October संयुक्त राष्ट्र द्वारा International Day of Non-Violence के रूप में मनाया जाता है।