Exasperate and Placate

Opposite meaning words

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

Usage example: small children can exasperate their parents with endless questions about why this or that is so

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Placate is an antonym for exasperate in topics: irritate, upset.

Placate verb - To lessen the anger or agitation of.

Usage example: attempted to placate the screaming child by offering him a cookie

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Exasperate is an antonym for placate.

Nearby Words: placating, placatory, placable

exasperate father

placate father

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