Outrage and Pacify

Opposite meaning words

Outrage verb - To make angry.

Usage example: the vandalism in the cemetery outraged the entire community

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Pacify is an antonym for outrage.

Pacify verb - To lessen the anger or agitation of.

Usage example: the only thing that would pacify the child and end the tantrum was a new toy

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Outrage is an antonym for pacify.

outrage public

pacify public

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