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Nonlethal

Description

Nonlethal refers to something that does not cause or lead to death. It describes a substance, weapon, or action designed to incapacitate or disable a target without causing fatal harm.

Sample sentences

As an adjective:

1. The police used nonlethal force to control the riot, employing tear gas and rubber bullets.

2. Nonlethal self-defense tools, such as pepper spray or stun guns, can be effective in protecting oneself.

As a noun:

1. Nonlethals have gained popularity in law enforcement as an alternative to lethal weapons.

2. Activists argue that nonlethals should be the primary choice in crowd control situations.

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