With a gentle touch, she calmed the frightened animal.

Meaning: She used her kind and caring touch to calm the scared animal and make it feel safe.

Choice of Words: Gentle means kind, caring, and not rough. Touch is the act of feeling something with your hand. Frightened means scared or afraid.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

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