Placate and Straining

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Placate verb - To lessen the anger or agitation of.

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Straining is an antonym for placate.

Nearby Words: placating, placatory, placable

Straining noun - An intense or violent exertion.

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Placate is an antonym for straining in topics: stretch, filter, work very hard, cause mental stress.

Nearby Words: strain, strained, strainer

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