Grate and Soothe

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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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Soothe is an antonym for grate in irritate topic.

Nearby Words: grating, grated, grater

Soothe verb - To ease the grief or distress of.

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Grate is an antonym for soothe.

Nearby Words: soothing, soother, sooth, soothingly

people	grate people	soothe people
nerves	grate nerves	soothe nerves

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