Burnish and Ruffle

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Burnish verb - To make smooth or glossy usually by repeatedly applying surface pressure.

Usage example: burnished the floor of the ballroom to a soft luster

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Ruffle is an antonym for burnish.

Nearby Words: burnished, burnishing, burnisher

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

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Burnish is an antonym for ruffle.

Nearby Words: ruffled, ruff, ruffling

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