Acridness and Tenderness

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Acridness noun - Biting sharpness of feeling or expression.

Usage example: over the years the acridness he felt toward his stepfather softened somewhat

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Tenderness is an antonym for acridness.

Tenderness noun - Sympathetic concern for the well-being of others.

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Acridness is an antonym for tenderness.

Nearby Words: tender, tenderly

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