Martinet and Softy

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Martinet noun - Someone who demands exact conformity to rules and forms.

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Softy is an antonym for martinet.

Nearby Words: martin, Martine

Softy noun - A person lacking in physical strength.

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Martinet is an antonym for softy.

Nearby Words: soft, soften, softly, softie

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Softy and Martinet. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/martinet/softy

Martinet & Softy. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/martinet/softy>.

Softy or Martinet. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/martinet/softy.

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