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non-violent

[/nɑːnˈvaɪələnt/]
adjective
não-violento
1. Characterized by the absence of violence; peaceful and avoiding physical force
The activists organized a non-violent protest against the government policy.
Os ativistas organizaram um protesto não-violento contra a política governamental.
2. Advocating or using peaceful methods rather than force to achieve goals
Gandhi's non-violent resistance became a model for civil rights movements worldwide.
A resistência não-violenta de Gandhi tornou-se um modelo para movimentos de direitos civis em todo o mundo.
3. Not involving harm or injury to people
Non-violent crimes include theft and fraud.
Crimes não-violentos incluem roubo e fraude.
Synonyms
peacefulnon-aggressivepacifistcalmgentle
Antonyms
violentaggressiveforcefulbrutalhostile

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
não-violento
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
não-violento
Common in urban contexts and activism discourse
Portugal
não-violento
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

non-violent resistance
non-violent protest
non-violent civil disobedience
turn the other cheek
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