The difference between Nonviolent and Violent
When used as adjectives, nonviolent means not violent, whereas violent means involving extreme force or motion.
Violent is also noun with the meaning: an assailant.
Violent is also verb with the meaning: to urge with violence.
check bellow for the other definitions of Nonviolent and Violent
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Nonviolent as an adjective:
Not violent; without violence; following a philosophy of nonviolence; the opposite of violent.
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Violent as an adjective:
Involving extreme force or motion.
Examples:
"A violent wind ripped the branch from the tree."
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Violent as an adjective:
Involving physical conflict.
Examples:
"We would rather negotiate, but we will use violent means if necessary."
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Violent as an adjective:
Likely to use physical force.
Examples:
"The escaped prisoners are considered extremely violent."
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Violent as an adjective:
Intensely vivid.
Examples:
"The artist expressed his emotional theme through violent colors."
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Violent as an adjective (obsolete):
Produced or effected by force; not spontaneous; unnatural.
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Violent as a verb (transitive, archaic):
To urge with violence.
Examples:
"rfquotek Fuller"
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Violent as a noun (obsolete):
An assailant.
Examples:
"rfquotek Dr. H. More"