Pacifying and Troublesome

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Pacifying adjective - Tending to calm the emotions and relieve stress.

Usage example: a pacifying treat of milk and cookies

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Troublesome is an antonym for pacifying.

Nearby Words: pacify, pacification, pacified

Troublesome adjective - Causing worry or anxiety.

Usage example: the troublesome news that there will be more cuts in the school budget

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Pacifying is an antonym for troublesome.

Nearby Words: trouble, troubled

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