Gentle and Temper

Gentle

Gentle verb - To lessen the shock of.
Usage example: adding a bit of sugar to the salsa will gentle the hot spiciness of the chili peppers

Temper and gentle are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Temper" instead a verb "Gentle".

Temper

Temper verb - Make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else; moderate.

Gentle and temper are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Gentle" instead a verb "Temper".

Both words in one sentence

  • Garlot, protagonist of Blaze Union, is gentle and empathetic to a fault, and even though he has a short temper, he generally cools down very fast.
  • Manga / Karakuri Circus Gentle Giant: Narumi is a massive kempoist with a rough attitude and temper - but he would never harm somebody unless they deserved it.
  • Creator / Kris Wu Gentle Giant: He is tall and athletic, and can be rather intimidating and somewhat snarky, but he's polite, thoughtful, soft-spoken, and has yet to be seen losing his temper.
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