Politesse and Roughness

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Politesse noun - Courtesy towards women.

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Roughness is an antonym for politesse in courtesy topic.

Roughness noun - A harsh or sharp quality.

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Politesse is an antonym for roughness.

Nearby Words: rough, roughen, roughing

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Roughness and Politesse. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/politesse/roughness

Politesse & Roughness. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/politesse/roughness>.

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