Gratify and Irk

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Gratify verb - To give satisfaction to.

Usage example: your presence at the holiday table would really gratify your grandmother

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Irk is an antonym for gratify.

Irk verb - To disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts.

Usage example: she irked her friend by chewing her gum loudly during the movie

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Gratify is an antonym for irk.

Nearby Words: irksome, irking

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