nonviolent resistance
2
3.9
- noun
- /nɒnˈvaɪələnt rɪˈzɪstəns/
:
resistencia no violenta
- We support Palestinians in their nonviolent resistance to Israeli injustice and oppression.
- a form of nonviolent resistance
Well, yes, in occupied Belgium and France there were nonviolent resistance movements by Belgians and and French citizens.
- Well, yes, in occupied Belgium and France there were nonviolent resistance movements by Belgians and and French citizens.
- And, and so I just assumed that I would end up going to jail and that that I'd studied Gandhi and Tolstoy and nonviolent resistance.
Examples
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Many speak about how his nonviolent resistance movement was inspired by Gandhi.
Blog text (28) -
He went to India and learned all about Mohandas Gandhi and his nonviolent resistance movement.
Fiction book (2002) -
We know that whoever is elected, nonviolent resistance to nuclear weapons, nuclear power, and war must continue.
Blog text (18) -
Some have the view that because the revolution is almost 7 months old, nonviolent resistance may be insufficient to produce change.
Blog text (24) -
The time has come for those of us who are guided by the deep principles of nonviolent resistance to prepare for our final duty.
Blog text (1) -
The regime then imposed martial law in Beijing, a move which was met with nonviolent resistance.
Academic text (1993) -
In their playbook, the police are supposed to pack up and go home if they're confronted by nonviolent resistance.
Blog text (27) -
Dr. Barghouthi: A leading Palestinian politician defends his people and their nonviolent resistance to Israeli occupation.
Blog text (21) -
On October 5, 1988, Chile's despot, General Augusto Pinochet, was driven from office after five years of strikes, boycotts, and other forms of nonviolent resistance.
Academic text (2005) -
Many speak about how his nonviolent resistance movement was inspired by Gandhi.
Synonyms
29
5.6
Refusing to follow some laws as a peaceful protest against unfair government actions
18
4.1
Using peaceful actions to bring about social or political change
12
2.8
A public meeting where people gather to show support or opposition without violence
3
5.6
A way to act against authority without violence, for example by refusing to cooperate
Not using violence, even to protect yourself
How Violent
150
5.1
578
2.5
2
3.9
- Formal
61
3.5
171
5.0
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'opposing authority without violence' is directly and compositionally derived from 'nonviolent' (absence of violence) + 'resistance' (active opposition). This adjective+noun pattern is transparent and cross-linguistically common, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will readily infer the MWE meaning.
Etymology
Nonviolent resistance paints a simple picture of people using nonviolent actions, like silent marches, hunger strikes, or refusing to obey an order, to resist those in power. That's why it means 'opposing authority without violence'.