Fret and Pacify

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Fret verb - To consume or wear away gradually.

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Pacify is an antonym for fret in topics: worry, upset someone, rub hard.

Nearby Words: fretful, fretted, fretting, fretwork

Pacify verb - To lessen the anger or agitation of.

Usage example: the only thing that would pacify the child and end the tantrum was a new toy

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Fret is an antonym for pacify.

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