Placate and Ruffle

Opposite meaning words

Placate verb - To lessen the anger or agitation of.

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

Show all Definitions

Ruffle is an antonym for placate.

Nearby Words: placating, placatory, placable

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

Usage example: the stream of minor complaints finally ruffled him into snapping, “If you don't like the way I'm doing it, do it yourself!”

Show all Definitions

Placate is an antonym for ruffle.

Nearby Words: ruffled, ruff, ruffling

Cite this Source

Ruffle and Placate. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/placate/ruffle

Placate & Ruffle. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/placate/ruffle>.

Ruffle or Placate. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/placate/ruffle.

Google Ngram Viewer shows how "placate" and "ruffle" have occurred on timeline