Grate and Gladden

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

Usage example: unintentionally or not, you say rude things that grate people

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Gladden is an antonym for grate.

Nearby Words: grating, grated, grater

Gladden verb - To give satisfaction to.

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

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Grate is an antonym for gladden.

Nearby Word: gladdening

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Gladden and Grate. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/grate/gladden

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