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NEEDLING Antonyms

There are 10 antonyms of the word needling. (opposite meanings)
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Best Opposite Words For NEEDLING

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calming
adjectiveadj
noun

• the act of appeasing (as by acceding to the demands of)

comforting
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• providing freedom from worry

• affording comfort or solace

consoling
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• affording comfort or solace

placating
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• intended to pacify by acceding to demands or granting concessions

reassuring
adjectiveadj
adjective

• restoring confidence and relieving anxiety

soothing
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• affording physical relief

• freeing from fear and anxiety

alleviating
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• provide physical relief, as from pain

• make easier

assuaging
verbv
verb

• cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

• satisfy (thirst)

• provide physical relief, as from pain

mollifying
verbv
verb

• cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

• make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else

• make less rigid or softer

pacifying
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

• fight violence and try to establish peace in (a location)

Alternatives for CALMING

Alternatives for COMFORTING

Alternatives for CONSOLING

Alternatives for PLACATING

Alternatives for REASSURING

Alternatives for SOOTHING

Alternatives for ALLEVIATING

Alternatives for ASSUAGING

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