Perturb and Placate

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Perturb verb - To trouble the mind of; to make uneasy.

Usage example: the caller's strange remark perturbed me enough to keep me awake that night

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Placate is an antonym for perturb.

Nearby Words: perturbation, perturbing

Placate verb - To lessen the anger or agitation of.

Usage example: attempted to placate the screaming child by offering him a cookie

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Perturb is an antonym for placate.

Nearby Words: placating, placatory, placable

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