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nonabrasive

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of nonabrasive

not harsh or stern especially in nature or effect

nonabrasive polishes

the congregation much preferred the nonabrasive manner of the soft-spoken curate

Synonyms of nonabrasive

balmy, benign, bland, delicate, gentle, light, mellow, mild, soft, soothing, tender

Words Related to nonabrasive

calm, pacific, peaceful, placid, quiet, serene, tranquil

clement, compassionate, easy, lenient, merciful

buffering, cushioning, emollient, softening

sleek, slick, smooth

Near Antonyms of nonabrasive

exquisite, fierce, intense, powerful, severe

forceful, forcible, savage, violent

roughened, rugged, strong

abrading, irritating, roughening

grim, gruff, rude, stiff

heavy-handed, oppressive, pitiless, tyrannical (also tyrannic)

Antonyms of nonabrasive

abrasive, caustic, coarse, hard, harsh, rough, scathing, stern, ungentle

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