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gentler
adjective
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Divide gentler into syllables:

gen · tler

How to pronounce gentler:

Definition of gentler:

gentler (adjective):
free from harshness, sternness, or violence

Synonyms for gentler:

amiable
balmy
benign
bland
calm
compassionate
delicate
dove-like
humane
kind
kind-hearted
kindly
lenient
light
loving
meek
mellow
merciful
mild
nonabrasive
pacific
peaceful
placid
quiet
serene
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Antonyms for gentler:

acuter
fiercer
gustier
harsher
higher
mightier
more almighty
more blistering
more blustery
more boisterous
more crushing
more explosive
more ferocious
more forceful
more forcible
more heavy
more intense
more overpowering
more overwhelming
more potent
more powerful
more tempestuous
more titanic
more turbulent
more violent
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