Cheer and Ruffle

Opposite meaning words

Cheer verb - To declare enthusiastic approval of.

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Ruffle is an antonym for cheer.

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

Usage example: the stream of minor complaints finally ruffled him into snapping, “If you don't like the way I'm doing it, do it yourself!”

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Cheer is an antonym for ruffle in upset topic.

Nearby Words: ruffled, ruff, ruffling

genuine cheer

genuine ruffle

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