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NONVIOLENT RESISTANCE

(noun)

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Nonviolent Resistance.

Nonviolent Resistance - as a noun

Peaceful resistance to a government by fasting or refusing to cooperate

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
nonviolence16passive resistance
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
direct action
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"Gandhi was a pioneer of nonviolent resistance."
"The civil rights movement in the United States utilized nonviolent resistance as a powerful tool."
"Many activists have turned to nonviolent resistance to combat oppression."
"Students organized a nonviolent resistance movement to protest against the unjust laws."
"The leaders of the nonviolent resistance movement preached peace and equality."
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