Aggravate and Delight

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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Delight is an antonym for aggravate in annoy topic.

Nearby Words: aggravation, aggravating

Delight verb - To give satisfaction to.

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

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Aggravate is an antonym for delight.

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