Gratify and Ruffle

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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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Ruffle is an antonym for gratify.

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

Usage example: the stream of minor complaints finally ruffled him into snapping, “If you don't like the way I'm doing it, do it yourself!”

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Gratify is an antonym for ruffle.

Nearby Words: ruffled, ruff, ruffling

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