Gladden and Ruffle

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Gladden verb - To give satisfaction to.

Usage example: it would gladden me to hear you sing again

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Ruffle is an antonym for gladden.

Nearby Word: gladdening

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

Usage example: the stream of minor complaints finally ruffled him into snapping, “If you don't like the way I'm doing it, do it yourself!”

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Gladden is an antonym for ruffle.

Nearby Words: ruffled, ruff, ruffling

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Ruffle and Gladden. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/gladden/ruffle

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