Ruffle and Soothe

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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!”

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Soothe is an antonym for ruffle in topics: annoy, upset, mess up.

Nearby Words: ruffled, ruff, ruffling

Soothe verb - To ease the grief or distress of.

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Ruffle is an antonym for soothe.

Nearby Words: soothing, soother, sooth, soothingly

ruffle animals

soothe animals

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