Flatter and Gird

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Flatter verb - To praise too much.

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Gird is an antonym for flatter.

Nearby Words: flat, flatten, flattering, flattery, flattered

Gird verb - To encircle or bind with or as if with a belt.

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Flatter is an antonym for gird in topics: encircle, make fun of.

Nearby Words: girdled, girdle, girded, girding

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