Chafe and Pacify

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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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Pacify is an antonym for chafe.

Nearby Words: chafed, chafing, chafer

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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Chafe is an antonym for pacify.

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