Petition and Quiet

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Petition verb - To make a request to (someone) in an earnest or urgent manner.

Usage example: petitioned the judge to be excused from jury duty for financial hardship

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Quiet is an antonym for petition.

Quiet verb - To become still and orderly.

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Petition is an antonym for quiet.

Nearby Words: quietly, quieten, quiescent, quieted, quietness

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