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antonym of the word gentle

 

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Antonym of the word gentle

Adjective:

Rough

Definition: not gentle; harsh or severe in manner or effect.

Example sentence: The rough wind blew through the trees, causing the leaves to rustle loudly.

Noun:

Coarseness

Definition: the quality of being rough or coarse.

Example sentence: The coarseness of the sandpaper made it perfect for smoothing the wooden surface.

Verb:

Roughen

Definition: to make or become rough or rougher.

Example sentence: She used a file to roughen the edges of the metal piece.

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