Appease and Perturb

Opposite meaning words

Appease verb - To lessen the anger or agitation of.

Usage example: candy often appeases an upset toddler

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Perturb is an antonym for appease.

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

Usage example: the caller's strange remark perturbed me enough to keep me awake that night

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Appease is an antonym for perturb.

Nearby Words: perturbation, perturbing

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