Sanguineous and Tender

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Sanguineous adjective - Eager for or marked by the shedding of blood, extreme violence, or killing.

Usage example: in the sanguineous culture of ancient Sparta, military glory was prized above all else

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Tender is an antonym for sanguineous.

Nearby Word: sanguine

Tender adjective - Easily injured without careful handling.

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Sanguineous is an antonym for tender.

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