Tender
Tender adjective - Not harsh or stern especially in nature or effect.
Usage example: his tender comments on how to improve her writing style were gratefully received
Violent
Violent adjective - Marked by bursts of destructive force or intense activity.
Both words in one sentence
- Yuuka is a strange case, because she is often portrayed as a violent maniac who takes delight in torture and violence, but also has a tender side to those she likes.
Source: Flanderization / Video Games -
His tender side and his violent temper are both established.
Source: Film / Greed - In Pearls Before Swine, a strip populated mainly with talking animals, the little guard duck (usually an over-the-top violent military type) attempts a rather tender relationship with a non-anthropomorphic female duck.
Source: Furry Confusion / Comic Strips
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