Flatter and Mortify

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Flatter verb - To praise too much.

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Mortify is an antonym for flatter.

Nearby Words: flat, flatten, flattering, flattery, flattered

Mortify verb - To throw into a state of self-conscious distress.

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Flatter is an antonym for mortify in topics: aid, delight, embarrass.

flatter mother

mortify mother

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