Aggravate and Gladden

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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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Gladden is an antonym for aggravate in topics: annoy, cause to become worse.

Nearby Words: aggravation, aggravating

Gladden verb - To give satisfaction to.

Usage example: it would gladden me to hear you sing again

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Aggravate is an antonym for gladden.

Nearby Word: gladdening

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Gladden and Aggravate. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/aggravate/gladden

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