Ruffle and Settle

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

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Settle is an antonym for ruffle in upset topic.

Nearby Words: ruffled, ruff, ruffling

Settle verb - To cause to come to rest at the bottom (as of a liquid).

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Ruffle is an antonym for settle.

Nearby Words: settled, settlement, settling, settler, settlor

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