had been gentling
Past perfect progressive conjugation of gentle.
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gentle

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ADJECTIVE
(tender)-tierno
Synonyms for gentle
nice
simpático
breezy
alegre
demure
recatado
feminine
femenino
good-natured
afable
halcyon
feliz
lovable
adorable
motherly
maternal
nice
amable
placid
plácido
pleasant
simpático
retiring
retraído
serene
sereno
submissive
sumiso
tender
tierno
timid
tímido
warmhearted
cariñoso
well-mannered
educado
Antonyms for gentle
vicious
feroz
aggressive
agresivo
fierce
feroz
gruff
áspero
gruff
brusco
hard
duro
stern
severo
surly
hosco
unfriendly
antipático
ADJECTIVE
(mild)-suave
Synonyms for gentle
balmy
balsámico
balmy
templado
mellow
apacible
mellow
dulce
mellow
tenue
mild
suave
Antonyms for gentle
hard
duro
harsh
áspero
lofty
altivo
severe
severo
strong
fuerte
strong
potente
strong
subido de tono
ADJECTIVE
(light)-ligero
Synonyms for gentle
balmy
balsámico
Antonyms for gentle
brutal
brutal
vicious
feroz
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