Ruffle and Straighten

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

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Straighten is an antonym for ruffle in mess up topic.

Nearby Words: ruffled, ruff, ruffling

Straighten verb - To cause to follow a line that is without bends or curls.

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Ruffle is an antonym for straighten.

Nearby Words: straight, straightening

clothes	ruffle clothes	straighten clothes
hair	ruffle hair	straighten hair

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