Amuse and Aggravate

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Amuse verb - To cause (someone) to pass the time agreeably occupied.

Usage example: the older girl amused her four-year-old sister at the family reunion by showing her off to all the relatives

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Aggravate is an antonym for amuse.

Nearby Words: amusement, amusing, amusingly

Aggravate verb - To disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts.

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Amuse is an antonym for aggravate.

Nearby Words: aggravation, aggravating

man	amuse man	aggravate man
people	amuse people	aggravate people
problem	amuse problem	aggravate problem
child	amuse child	aggravate child
Other words: customers, players.

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