GENTLES Synonyms: 170 Similar and Opposite Words

gentles 1 of 2

noun

plural of gentle

as in nobles

a man or woman of high birth or social position the archbishop treated both the gentles and the commoners with respect and kindness

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gentles

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verb

present tense third-person singular of gentle

as in appeases

to lessen the anger or agitation of employees soon learned that their hot-tempered boss needed to be gentled several times a day

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as in caresses

to touch or handle in a tender or loving manner soothingly gentled his cat's head as she was being treated by the vet

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as in softens

to lessen the shock of adding a bit of sugar to the salsa will gentle the hot spiciness of the chili peppers

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It’s fully loaded with lean-sensitive ABS, traction control and four riding modes including Rain - which softens the curves and helps keep you upright - and the proverbial Sport, for the outlaw in all of us.

Josh Max, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Jean-Baptiste softens nothing about her; this is a performance as raw as a bundle of thorns, fierce and uncompromising.

Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 4 Dec. 2024

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