nonlethal (Meaning)

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nonlethal (s)

not capable of causing death

The police used nonlethal projectiles to disperse the protesters.
The veterinarian administered nonlethal anesthesia to the animal.
The military developed nonlethal weapons for crowd control.
The tranquilizer is a nonlethal way to subdue an agitated patient.
The security guards employed nonlethal tactics to apprehend the trespasser.
The animal rights activists advocated for a switch to nonlethal traps.
The nonlethal pesticide is environmentally friendly and poses minimal risks to wildlife.
The stun gun is a nonlethal device used for self-defense.
The police department invested in nonlethal equipment to reduce the use of lethal force.
The new regulations mandate the use of nonlethal techniques in certain law enforcement situations.

not capable of causing death

nonpoisonous, nonvenomous, painless, nonfatal, noncorrosive, nonpolluting, unobjectionable, mild, noninfectious,nontoxic

venomous, adverse, baneful, wicked, detrimental, bad, hurtful, deleterious, wicked, deleterious

The police used nonlethal projectiles to disperse the protesters.

The veterinarian administered nonlethal anesthesia to the animal.

The military developed nonlethal weapons for crowd control.

The tranquilizer is a nonlethal way to subdue an agitated patient.