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

  1. Nonviolent as an adjective:

    Not violent; without violence; following a philosophy of nonviolence; the opposite of violent.

  1. Violent as an adjective:

    Involving extreme force or motion.

    Examples:

    "A violent wind ripped the branch from the tree."

  2. Violent as an adjective:

    Involving physical conflict.

    Examples:

    "We would rather negotiate, but we will use violent means if necessary."

  3. Violent as an adjective:

    Likely to use physical force.

    Examples:

    "The escaped prisoners are considered extremely violent."

  4. Violent as an adjective:

    Intensely vivid.

    Examples:

    "The artist expressed his emotional theme through violent colors."

  5. Violent as an adjective (obsolete):

    Produced or effected by force; not spontaneous; unnatural.

  1. Violent as a verb (transitive, archaic):

    To urge with violence.

    Examples:

    "rfquotek Fuller"

  1. Violent as a noun (obsolete):

    An assailant.

    Examples:

    "rfquotek Dr. H. More"

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