Ail and Soothe

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Ail verb - To trouble the mind of; to make uneasy.

Usage example: parents who were at a loss to explain what was ailing their normally vivacious daughter

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Soothe is an antonym for ail in hurt topic.

Nearby Word: ailed

Soothe verb - To ease the grief or distress of.

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Ail is an antonym for soothe.

Nearby Words: soothing, soother, sooth, soothingly

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