Burn up and Pacify

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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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Pacify is an antonym for burn up in topics: bother, disturb, become mad.

Pacify verb - To lessen the anger or agitation of.

Usage example: the only thing that would pacify the child and end the tantrum was a new toy

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Burn up is an antonym for pacify.

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