Appease and Persecute

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Appease verb - To lessen the anger or agitation of.

Usage example: candy often appeases an upset toddler

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Persecute is an antonym for appease.

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

Usage example: she likes to persecute her sister with pointless, annoying questions at very inopportune times

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Appease is an antonym for persecute.

people	appease people	persecute people
everyone	appease everyone	persecute everyone

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