Placate and Rasp

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Placate verb - To lessen the anger or agitation of.

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Rasp is an antonym for placate.

Nearby Words: placating, placatory, placable

Rasp verb - To disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts.

Usage example: the two siblings seemed intent on rasping each other for the entire car trip

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Placate is an antonym for rasp.

Nearby Words: rasping, rasped, raspy, rasper

placate lines

rasp lines

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