Besiege and Gratify

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Besiege verb - To make a request to (someone) in an earnest or urgent manner.

Usage example: bereaved parents continued to besiege the president with pleas to end the war

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Gratify is an antonym for besiege.

Nearby Words: besieging, besieger

Gratify verb - To give in to (a desire).

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Besiege is an antonym for gratify.

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