Gentle and Laborious

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

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Laborious is an antonym for gentle.

Laborious adjective - Requiring considerable physical or mental effort.

Usage example: the laborious task of cleaning up the oil spill

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Gentle is an antonym for laborious.

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