Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
nonlethal
Adjective
/nɒnˈliːθəl/
Definition
Not capable of causing death.
Examples
- The police used nonlethal methods to control the crowd during the protest.
- They developed nonlethal weapons for use in riot control and law enforcement.
- The device is designed to be nonlethal, ensuring the safety of the targets.
Meaning
Nonlethal refers to weapons or methods that are designed to incapacitate a target without causing fatal injuries.
Synonyms
- Nonfatal
- Incapacitating
- Harmless
