Gentleness and Rigidness

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Gentleness noun - Acting in a manner that is gentle and mild and even-tempered.

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Rigidness is an antonym for gentleness.

Nearby Word: gentle

Rigidness noun - The quality or state of being demanding or unyielding (as in discipline or criticism).

Usage example: no one even asked anymore, as their father's rigidness regarding bedtime was legendary

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Gentleness is an antonym for rigidness.

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