Calm and Fret

Opposite meaning words

Calm verb - To free from distress or disturbance.

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Fret is an antonym for calm.

Nearby Words: calmness, calmed, calming, calmly

Fret verb - To consume or wear away gradually.

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Calm is an antonym for fret in topics: worry, upset someone, rub hard.

Nearby Words: fretful, fretted, fretting, fretwork

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