Grate and Oblige

Grate

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

Oblige is an antonym for grate.

Nearby Words: grating, grated, grater

Oblige

Oblige verb - To do a service or favor for.

Grate is an antonym for oblige.

Common collocations

way grate way oblige way
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