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| aperient |
a medicine or food that acts as a gentle laxative. [1/2 definitions] |
| bland |
gentle in effect, as nonirritating foods or nonstimulating medicines. [2/3 definitions] |
| breeze |
a light or gentle wind. |
| caress |
a soft or gentle touch that shows love or affection. [1/2 definitions] |
| coax |
to get someone to do something by gentle urging. |
| croon |
a soft, gentle song or sound. [1/5 definitions] |
| cuddle |
to hold in a gentle and loving way. |
| delicate |
requiring care and gentle handling. [1/5 definitions] |
| dove1 |
a kind and gentle person. [1/4 definitions] |
| ease out |
to cause (someone) to resign in the most gentle or persuasive way possible and without publicizing the fact. |
| gentle |
to make calm or gentle. [1/7 definitions] |
| josh |
(informal) to make fun of or tease, but in a gentle and kind way. [1/2 definitions] |
| kind1 |
gentle, good, and caring. |
| lap3 |
to wash up on or slap against a surface with a gentle splash, as waves on a beach. [1/6 definitions] |
| manatee |
a mammal that lives in the ocean and has flippers for front legs. Manatees eat sea plants and are very gentle. Different kinds of manatees live near the shores or in coastal rivers of Florida, the West Indies, Central America, South America, and West Africa. They are also called sea cows. |
| mild |
not harsh; gentle. |
| nudge |
to push gently or touch with the elbow to attract attention. [2 definitions] |
| nurture |
to support learning in, esp. in a gentle and caring way. [1/6 definitions] |
| plash |
a gentle splash. [2/3 definitions] |
| playful |
with gentle humor; not serious. [1/2 definitions] |
| purl2 |
to turn or flow with a gentle bubbling or rippling sound. [2 definitions] |
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