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RANKLING Antonyms

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

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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

easing
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a change for the better

• the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance)

placating
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• intended to pacify by acceding to demands or granting concessions

pleasing
adjectiveadj
adjective

• giving pleasure and satisfaction

noun

• the act of one who pleases

adjective satellite

• pleasant or agreeable to the senses

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

conciliating
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

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

• come to terms

• make (one thing) compatible with (another)

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

relieving
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• provide physical relief, as from pain

• free someone temporarily from his or her obligations

• grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to

• lessen the intensity of or calm

• save from ruin, destruction, or harm

• relieve oneself of troubling information

• provide relief for

• free from a burden, evil, or distress

• take by stealing

• grant exemption or release to

• alleviate or remove (pressure or stress) or make less oppressive

Alternatives for CALMING

Alternatives for COMFORTING

Alternatives for EASING

Alternatives for PLACATING

Alternatives for PLEASING

Alternatives for SOOTHING

Alternatives for ALLEVIATING

Alternatives for CONCILIATING

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