gentle - Similar and Opposite Words

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Verb

stroke soothingly

Synonyms

• gentle

More generic

• pet

Verb

cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

Synonyms

• appease
• assuage
• conciliate
• gentle
• gruntle
• lenify
• mollify
• pacify
• placate

More generic

• calm
• calm down
• lull
• quiet
• quieten
• still
• tranquilize
• tranquillise
• tranquillize

Verb

give a title to someone; make someone a member of the nobility

Synonyms

• ennoble
• entitle
• gentle

More generic

• advance
• elevate
• kick upstairs
• promote
• raise
• upgrade

More specific

• baronetise
• baronetize
• dub
• knight
• lord

Adjective

marked by moderate steepness

Synonyms

• easy
• gentle

Related

• gradual

Adjective

having little impact

Synonyms

• easy
• gentle
• soft

Related

• light

Adjective

having or showing a kindly or tender nature

Synonyms

• gentle

Related

• kind

Adjective

quiet and soothing

Synonyms

• gentle

Related

• soft

Adjective

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

Synonyms

• gentle
• soft

Related

• mild

Adjective

belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy

Synonyms

• aristocratic
• aristocratical
• blue
• blue-blooded
• gentle
• patrician

Related

• noble

Adjective

easily handled or managed

Synonyms

• docile
• gentle

Related

• tame
• tamed

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