Put out and Placate

Opposite meaning terms

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

Usage example: my father was put out by all the street noise outside our house

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Placate is an antonym for put out.

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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Put out is an antonym for placate.

Nearby Words: placating, placatory, placable

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