Delight and Grate

Opposite meaning words

Delight verb - To give satisfaction to.

Usage example: the news that you had won the Pulitzer delighted us beyond words

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Grate is an antonym for delight.

Grate verb - To disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts.

Usage example: unintentionally or not, you say rude things that grate people

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Delight is an antonym for grate in irritate topic.

Nearby Words: grating, grated, grater

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