Grate and Pacify

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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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Pacify is an antonym for grate.

Nearby Words: grating, grated, grater

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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Grate is an antonym for pacify.

grate people

pacify people

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