English

Pronunciation

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Noun

1. a tendency to express warm, compassionate feelings
2. :When the lovers were together, their cold indifference gave way to love and tenderness.
3. concern for the feelings or welfare of others
4. :When they saw the poor orphans, they were overwhelmed with tenderness for them.
5. pain or discomfort when an affected area is touched
6. :He noted her extreme tenderness when he touched the bruise on her thigh.

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