Grate and Quiet

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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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Quiet is an antonym for grate.

Nearby Words: grating, grated, grater

Quiet verb - To become still and orderly.

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Grate is an antonym for quiet.

Nearby Words: quietly, quieten, quiescent, quieted, quietness

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