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nonviolence

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/nɒnˈvaɪə.ləns/ · non-vi-o-lence

The practice of refusing to use violence in pursuit of social or political change.

Meanings

nounformal

The practice of refusing to use violence in pursuit of social or political change.

سماجی یا سیاسی تبدیلی کے لیے تشدد کا استعمال نہ کرنے کا عمل۔

عدم تشدد

adam tashadud

Formal: امن پرستی

Synonyms

pacifismpeacefulnessrestraintامن پسندیپرامن رویہروک تھام

Antonyms

violenceaggressionhostilityتشددعدواندشمنی

Common Collocations

  • principle of nonviolence
  • advocate of nonviolence
  • practice nonviolence

Example Sentences

The principle of nonviolence was central to Gandhi's philosophy.

عدم تشدد کا اصول گاندھی کی فلسفے کا مرکزی حصہ تھا۔

adam tashadud ka usoole Gandhi ki falsafey ka markazi hissa tha.

Nonviolence can be a powerful tool for social change.

عدم تشدد سماجی تبدیلی کے لیے ایک طاقتور ذریعہ ہو سکتا ہے۔

adam tashadud samaji tabdeeli ke liye aik taqatwar zariya ho sakta hai.

Many leaders throughout history have promoted nonviolence.

تاریخ میں بہت سے رہنماؤں نے عدم تشدد کی وکالت کی ہے۔

taleekh mein bohot se rehnumaaon ne adam tashadud ki vakalat ki hai.

Easily Confused With

nonchalance:Nonviolence refers to the absence of violence, while nonchalance refers to a lack of concern or indifference.

Word Family

nonviolent
adjectiveعدم تشدد والا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'non' as meaning 'not' and 'violence' means 'harm', so nonviolence is literally 'not harming'.

Visualize a peaceful protest with people holding signs, promoting peace and understanding.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

امن کا یہ پیغام بلند کرو، راہوں میں عدم تشدد کا چراغ جلا دو۔

aman ka yeh paighaam buland karo, raahon mein adam tashadud ka chiraagh jala do.

Raise the message of peace, illuminate the paths with the lamp of nonviolence.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

جو امن کے ساتھ جیتتا ہے، وہ ہمیشہ کامیاب ہوتا ہے۔

jo aman ke sath jeetta hai, woh hamesha kamiyab hota hai.

He who wins with peace always succeeds.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "nonviolence" — the absence of violence

First known use: 20th century

The term 'nonviolence' emerged in the early 20th century, particularly associated with political and social movements advocating for peaceful resistance.