Burn up and Placate

Opposite meaning terms

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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Placate is an antonym for burn up in topics: bother, worry, become mad.

Placate verb - To lessen the anger or agitation of.

Usage example: attempted to placate the screaming child by offering him a cookie

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Burn up is an antonym for placate.

Nearby Words: placating, placatory, placable

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