Aggravate and Mollify

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

Nearby Words: aggravation, aggravating

Mollify verb - To lessen the anger or agitation of.

Usage example: an apology would probably mollify your friend

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Aggravate is an antonym for mollify in pacify topic.

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