Gentle and Vile

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

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Vile is an antonym for gentle.

Vile adjective - Not conforming to a high moral standard; morally unacceptable.

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Gentle is an antonym for vile in offensive topic.

Nearby Words: vilify, vilely

We few, we happy few, we band of brothers... for he to-day that sheds his blood with me shall be my brother; be he ne'er so vile, this day shall gentle his condition.

Source: Band of Brothers

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