Aggravate
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
Nearby Words: aggravation, aggravating
Pacify
Pacify verb - To lessen the anger or agitation of.
Usage example: the only thing that would pacify the child and end the tantrum was a new toy
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