Burn up and Gladden

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

Usage example: seeing people violate smoking bans really burns me up

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Gladden is an antonym for burn up in topics: bother, worry, wrong.

Gladden verb - To give satisfaction to.

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Burn up is an antonym for gladden.

Nearby Word: gladdening

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Gladden and Burn up. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/burn_up/gladden

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