Gentle and Sore

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

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Sore is an antonym for gentle.

Sore adjective - Having or showing deep-seated resentment.

Usage example: he's been sore ever since she insulted him

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Gentle is an antonym for sore.

Nearby Words: soreness, soring, sored

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Sore and Gentle. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 08, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/gentle/sore

Gentle & Sore. N.p., 2016. Web. 08 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/gentle/sore>.

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