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Synonyms for nonviolence


Grammar : Noun
Spell : non-vahy-uh-luh ns
Phonetic Transcription : nɒnˈvaɪ ə ləns



Définition of nonviolence

  • noun abstention from violence
Example sentences :
  • Nonviolence is the natural outgrowth of the law of forgiveness and love.
  • Extract from : « Autobiography of a YOGI » by Paramhansa Yogananda
  • He believed in nonviolence and the sanctity of life—until the first test, when he had killed without hesitation.
  • Extract from : « Planet of the Damned » by Harry Harrison
  • Nonviolence is essential to these people—they have vitality without needing destruction.
  • Extract from : « Planet of the Damned » by Harry Harrison
  • Every problem would lend itself to solution if we determined to make the law of truth and nonviolence the law of life.
  • Extract from : « Autobiography of a YOGI » by Paramhansa Yogananda
  • It takes a fairly strenuous course of training to attain a mental state of nonviolence.
  • Extract from : « Autobiography of a YOGI » by Paramhansa Yogananda
  • Nonviolence is infinitely more wonderful and subtle than forces of nature like, for instance, electricity.
  • Extract from : « Autobiography of a YOGI » by Paramhansa Yogananda

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