Discontent
Discontent verb - To make discontented.
Usage example: the ongoing lack of decent food discontented and demoralized the soldiers in the rebel army
Irk and discontent are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Irk" instead a verb "Discontent".
Irk
Irk verb - To disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts.
Discontent and irk are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Discontent" instead a verb "Irk".
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