Aggravate and Cheer

Opposite meaning words

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

Usage example: it really aggravates me when I arrive 10 minutes before the stated closing time, and the store's closed already

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Cheer is an antonym for aggravate.

Nearby Words: aggravation, aggravating

Cheer verb - To ease the grief or distress of.

Usage example: let's hope that these flowers will cheer my ailing aunt at least a little

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Aggravate is an antonym for cheer.

people	aggravate people	cheer people
stuff	aggravate stuff	cheer stuff

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