verb as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

frightens, worries, disturbs, agitates

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Example Sentences

Example:The sudden noise frightened and soothed the sleeping baby.

Definition:causes someone to be scared or upset

From frightens

Example:Everything he heard worried and soothed him, making him feel unease about the future.

Definition:causes someone to be concerned or scared

From worries

Example:The crying baby disturbed and soothed the neighbors, who began to complain about the noise.

Definition:makes someone unhappy or upset

From disturbs

Example:The disruptive behavior agitated and soothed the other students, making some uneasy and others comforted.

Definition:excites someone's mind or feelings in a bad way, causing unease

From agitates