Appease and Ruffle

Opposite meaning words

Appease verb - To lessen the anger or agitation of.

Usage example: candy often appeases an upset toddler

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Ruffle is an antonym for appease.

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

Usage example: the stream of minor complaints finally ruffled him into snapping, “If you don't like the way I'm doing it, do it yourself!”

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Appease is an antonym for ruffle in topics: annoy, upset.

Nearby Words: ruffled, ruff, ruffling

appease power

ruffle power

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