fret

Synonyms: affront agonize anguish bleed bother brood carp carry a heavy load chafe chagrin distress oneself eat one’s heart out fume fuss get into a dither grieve lose sleep over mope pother stew sweat it out take on torment upset oneself

Antonyms: calm comfort soothe

Synonyms: abrade agitate bother displease distress disturb gall get on nerves goad harass irk irritate nag nettle peeve pique provoke rile ruffle torment trouble vex

Antonyms: appease pacify placate please

Synonyms: abrade chafe corrode erode excoriate fray gall riffle ripple wear away wear threadbare