Gratify and Petition

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Gratify verb - To give in to (a desire).

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Petition is an antonym for gratify.

Petition verb - To make a request to (someone) in an earnest or urgent manner.

Usage example: petitioned the judge to be excused from jury duty for financial hardship

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Gratify is an antonym for petition.

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