Grate and Reassure

Grate

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

Reassure is an antonym for grate.

Nearby Words: grating, grated, grater

Reassure

Reassure verb - To ease the grief or distress of.

Grate is an antonym for reassure.

Common collocations

people grate people reassure people
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