Delight and Ruffle

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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Ruffle is an antonym for delight.

Ruffle noun - Something that is a source of irritation.

Usage example: a spouse's snoring is one ruffle that many couples must eventually come to terms with

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Delight is an antonym for ruffle in upset topic.

Nearby Words: ruffled, ruff, ruffling

genuine delight

genuine ruffle

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