Gratify and Restrain

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

Usage example: just gratify this one whim of mine

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Restrain is an antonym for gratify.

Restrain verb - To keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression).

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Gratify is an antonym for restrain.

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