Grinch and Jester

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Grinch noun - A person who spoils the pleasure of others.

Usage example: accused the mayor of being a grinch after he cancelled the city's annual holiday parade for budgetary reasons

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Jester is an antonym for grinch.

Jester noun - A person (as a writer) noted for or specializing in humor.

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Grinch is an antonym for jester.

Nearby Words: jest, jesting, jested

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