Disaffect and Placate

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Disaffect verb - To cause to change from friendly or loving to unfriendly or uncaring.

Usage example: a disaffected boyfriend was responsible for the vandalism to her home

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Placate is an antonym for disaffect.

Placate verb - To lessen the anger or agitation of.

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Disaffect is an antonym for placate.

Nearby Words: placating, placatory, placable

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