Rouse and Smooth over

Opposite meaning terms

Rouse verb - To cause to stop sleeping.

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Smooth over is an antonym for rouse.

Nearby Words: rousing, roused, roust

Smooth over verb - Treat hurriedly or avoid dealing with properly.

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Rouse is an antonym for smooth over in topics: calm, appease.

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