GENTLED Synonyms: 179 Similar and Opposite Words

gentled 1 of 2

adjective

as in tamed

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gentled

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verb

past tense of gentle

as in appeased

to lessen the anger or agitation of employees soon learned that their hot-tempered boss needed to be gentled several times a day

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as in caressed

to touch or handle in a tender or loving manner soothingly gentled his cat's head as she was being treated by the vet

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as in softened

to lessen the shock of adding a bit of sugar to the salsa will gentle the hot spiciness of the chili peppers

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Recent Examples of gentled

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Lisiecki gentled his way through a Brahms waltz for an encore. — Steven Winn, San Francisco Chronicle, 21 Mar. 2026

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Adjective

These inventions transformed honey bees from a largely feral species into semi-domesticated livestock that could be managed year-round, expanded, and reproduced.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 May 2026

Definition of domesticated

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Conversely, timid or softened feedback delivered to struggling employees creates a false sense of security, signaling that there is no urgency to adjust course.

— Luciana Paulise, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Add the sweet peppers and cook until just softened, about 2 minutes.

— Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of softened

Adjective

Thursday's print follows a tame reading on consumer inflation, with the consumer price index coming in line with economist expectations.

— Sean Conlon,Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2026
Here are 10 great, comparatively tame stunts to introduce your kids to the cringe-inducing fun of Jackass… but make sure there’s a spot behind the couch handy with which to hide, just in case.

— Tim Grierson, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of tame

Verb

After things calmed down, Crespo was curious how Isabella, 9, knew to perform the Heimlich maneuver.

— Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 16 Aug. 2026
Global oil and gas markets have calmed since prices spiked at the start of the war, but prices are still significantly higher than before the conflict, and rose again early Friday.

— Amin Khodadadi, NBC news, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of calmed

Verb

Merrill helped Tatis to his feet and patted him on the chest.

— CBS News, CBS News, 31 July 2026
When an excitable teenager cut in front of my dad, Frankenstein — without saying a word — gestured for the kid to be patient and wait, patted my dad on the back and posed for a picture.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026

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