Contract and Ruffle

Contract

Contract verb - To become affected with (a disease or disorder).

Ruffle and contract are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Ruffle" instead a verb "Contract".

Ruffle

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

Contract and ruffle are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contract" instead a verb "Ruffle".

Nearby Words: ruffled, ruff, ruffling
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