nonlethal
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4.2
- adjective
- /nɒnˈliːθəl/
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no letal
- The police used nonlethal methods to disperse the crowd without causing harm.
- nonlethal methods
- nonlethal gas
Examples
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There, you'll find several nonlethal deterrents.
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The best argument for nonlethal support is that Syrians themselves are asking for it.
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Our guys are willing to use these nonlethal methods...
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That was supposed to be nonlethal.
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Use of nonlethal force authorized.
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This is a nonlethal choke hold, okay?
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This raid is strictly nonlethal.
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Some have criticized the owners of the Diamond M Ranch for not taking enough nonlethal measures.
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Obama has stepped up U.S. humanitarian aid and nonlethal assistance, now at a combined $175 million, to the political opposition.
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This idea can potentially provide an effective, nonlethal means of deterring aggressors or intruders.
Academic text (2003)
Synonyms
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3.9
Not causing a person to die
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7.6
Not strong enough to cause death but can still hurt
Not likely to cause death
Antonyms
How Lethal
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Nonlethal combines non- ('not') and lethal (from an old word meaning 'death'), so it literally means 'not able to kill' and is used for weapons or methods that are not deadly.