# gentling

Pronunciation: say "JENT-ling" US /ˈd͡ʒɛntlɪŋ/, UK /ˈdʒɛntlɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of gentle. — present participle and gerund of gentle
   - Simple: Present participle of gentle. Use this -ing form when the calming or taming is happening now.
   - _The trainer was gentling the colt for weeks before anyone tried to ride it._
   - _Years of gentling wild horses had given him calloused, careful hands._

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