Forceful and Tender

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Forceful adjective - Having the power to persuade.

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Tender is an antonym for forceful.

Nearby Words: force, forced, forcible, forcefully, forcibly

Tender adjective - Not harsh or stern especially in nature or effect.

Usage example: his tender comments on how to improve her writing style were gratefully received

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Forceful is an antonym for tender.

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