gentlerestatement
nounUK /ˌdʒentl riːˈsteɪtmənt/
US /ˌdʒentl riˈsteɪtmənt/
A gentlerestatement is when you say something again in a softer, kinder way.
After the teacher's sharp comment, she offered a gentlerestatement so the student wouldn't feel bad.
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2. A second version of a rule or message written to sound less harsh.
The company issued a gentlerestatement of its refund policy after customers complained.
3. A calm repeat of something said earlier to avoid sounding angry.
His gentlerestatement of the warning helped the team stay calm.
4. A polite way of saying the same idea again in a discussion.
The mediator's gentlerestatement helped both sides keep talking.