Galling and Mollifying

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Galling adjective - Causing annoyance.

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Mollifying is an antonym for galling.

Nearby Words: gall, galled

Mollifying adjective - Tending to lessen or avoid conflict or hostility.

Usage example: a future son-in-law using mollifying flattery to overcome a bad first impression

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Galling is an antonym for mollifying.

Nearby Words: mollify, mollified, mollification

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