antiviolence

English

Etymology

From anti- +‎ violence.

Pronunciation

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Adjective

antiviolence (not comparable)

1. (law enforcement, sociology) Acting against or opposing violence.
   • 2009 January 27, Stephanie Clifford, “Teaching Teenagers About Harassment”, in New York Times‎^[1]:

     And one-quarter of teenagers in relationships say they have been called names or harassed by their partner through cellphones and text messages, according to a study commissioned by the clothing company Liz Claiborne, which sponsors antiviolence programs.

Translations

acting against or opposing violence

• Portuguese: antiviolência