NONVIOLENTLY

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adverb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Without violence

Example:

the government was overthrown nonviolently, but the dictator was killed

Classified under:

Adverbs

Antonym:

violently (in a violent manner)

Pertainym:

nonviolent (abstaining (on principle) from the use of violence)

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