Gentle strokes Crossword Clue

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Gentle strokes Crossword Answer

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GENTLE (adjective)
1. marked by moderate steepness
2. having little impact
GENTLE (verb)
1. give a title to someone; make someone a member of the nobility
2. cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

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