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tenderness
noun(ten-der-ness)
a feeling of concern for the welfare of someone (especially someone defenseless)
Synonyms: softheartedness,
tenderness
noun(ten-der-ness)
warm compassionate feelings
Synonyms: tenderheartedness,
tenderness
noun(ten-der-ness)
a pain that is felt (as when the area is touched)
Synonyms: rawness, soreness,
Examples:
The best results are generally obtained by inserting the needle into the point of maximum tenderness.
tenderness
noun(ten-der-ness)
a positive feeling of liking
Synonyms: affection, affectionateness, fondness, heart, philia, warmheartedness, warmness,
tenderness
noun(ten-der-ness)
a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling

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