Explain and Ruffle

Opposite meaning words

Explain verb - To make plain or understandable.

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Ruffle is an antonym for explain.

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

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Explain is an antonym for ruffle in upset topic.

Nearby Words: ruffled, ruff, ruffling

power	explain power	ruffle power
hair	explain hair	ruffle hair

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