daredevil vs gentle

daredevil

verb
  • To behave in a reckless, adventurous, or physically risky manner. 

adj
  • Recklessly bold; adventurous. 

noun
  • A person who engages in very risky behavior, especially one who is motivated by a craving for excitement or attention. 

gentle

verb
  • To break; to tame; to domesticate. 

  • To soothe; to calm; to make gentle. 

  • To become gentle. 

adj
  • Soft and mild rather than hard or severe. 

  • Tender and amiable; of a considerate or kindly disposition. 

  • Polite and respectful rather than rude. 

  • Gradual rather than steep or sudden. 

  • Docile and easily managed. 

noun
  • A trained falcon, or falcon-gentil. 

  • A maggot used as bait by anglers. 

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