Chafe and Gladden

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

Usage example: nothing chafes us so much as those telemarketers who call during the dinner hour

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Gladden is an antonym for chafe.

Nearby Words: chafed, chafing, chafer

Gladden verb - To give satisfaction to.

Usage example: it would gladden me to hear you sing again

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Chafe is an antonym for gladden.

Nearby Word: gladdening

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