non-lethal

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or causing no death, especially in war or hunting.

• adjective

  Used to incapacitate or control an opponent without killing them.

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Rhymes

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lethal , methyl , ethyl , phenyl

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Variants

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nonlethal

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Etymology

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Derived from the Latin word 'non' meaning 'not' and 'lethal' meaning 'deadly'.

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Trivia

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1. Non-lethal weapons have been used in warfare since ancient times, with the ancient Greeks using slingshots and the Romans using nets and tridents.

2. Non-lethal weapons are not always effective, and there have been cases where individuals have died after being hit with a non-lethal weapon.

3. Non-lethal weapons are not always considered ethical, and their use has been the subject of much debate and controversy.

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1. less-lethal: A term used interchangeably with non-lethal, but it implies a lower level of force or injury than non-lethal.

2. non-lethal force: The use of non-lethal weapons and tactics to control or deter individuals without causing death or serious injury.

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In warfare, non-lethal weapons are used for crowd control, riot control, and peacekeeping. In hunting, non-lethal methods such as tranquilizing darts are used to immobilize animals for relocation or study.

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Non-lethal means no killing' to remember the definition.

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