SLAUGHTEROUS Antonyms

• soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

• having or showing a kindly or tender nature

• quiet and soothing

• belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy

• easily handled or managed

• having little impact

• marked by moderate steepness

• cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

• give a title to someone; make someone a member of the nobility

• stroke soothingly

• pertaining to or concerned with the humanities

• marked or motivated by concern with the alleviation of suffering

• showing evidence of moral and intellectual advancement

• having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

• a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

• agreeable, conducive to comfort

• tolerant and forgiving under provocation

• showing or giving mercy

• (used conventionally of royalty and high nobility) gracious

• not bringing death

• abstaining (on principle) from the use of violence

• achieved without bloodshed

• not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war

• peacefully resistant in response to injustice

• affording physical relief

• freeing from fear and anxiety