gentlerephrasing
nounUK /ˈdʒɛntəl riːˈfreɪzɪŋ/
US /ˈdʒɛntəl riˈfreɪzɪŋ/
Saying something again in a softer, kinder way.
With some gentlerephrasing, the teacher turned the harsh comment into a helpful hint.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. The act of changing words to avoid sounding rude or harsh.
His gentlerephrasing of the complaint kept the meeting calm.
3. A style of editing that makes a message friendlier without changing its meaning.
The editor's gentlerephrasing made the review fair but still honest.
4. A way of repeating someone's idea using gentler language.
Through gentlerephrasing, she repeated his point so no one felt hurt.