Grate and Placate

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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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Placate is an antonym for grate in irritate topic.

Nearby Words: grating, grated, grater

Placate verb - To lessen the anger or agitation of.

Usage example: attempted to placate the screaming child by offering him a cookie

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Grate is an antonym for placate.

Nearby Words: placating, placatory, placable

grate people

placate people

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