Incense and Mollify

Opposite meaning words

Incense verb - To make angry.

Usage example: the insult so incensed him that he had to be restrained from hitting the guy

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Mollify is an antonym for incense.

Nearby Words: incensed, incensing

Mollify verb - To lessen the anger or agitation of.

Usage example: an apology would probably mollify your friend

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Incense is an antonym for mollify.

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