"Placate" means to calm or appease someone, especially to reduce their anger. The opposite would be "antagonize," which means to provoke or stir up hostility.

Opposite words: Noncompliance, Disobedience, Rebellion, Recalcitrant.

A "supplicant" is one who humbles themselves to make a request, just as "resistance" is an action directed toward an "adversary." Both analogies demonstrate a relationship between a characteristic or action and its object or target.

"Jeer" is a form of "derision," a mocking or contemptuous expression. Similarly, "reprimand" is a form of "censure," which is an official condemnation or criticism. Both pairs relate to actions and their resulting attitudes or judgments.

Supplant means to replace something, usually by force or strategy and to criticize is to condemn (express strong disapproval or judgment) something, often in a harsh or severe manner.

The analogy involves two verbs where one is a more intense or extreme version of the other (supplant is a stronger form of replace, criticize is a stronger form of condemn).

An anthem is a song that expresses patriotism and love for one's country and eulogy is a speech or tribute that expresses admiration and respect, typically for someone who has passed away. Both analogies involve a form of expression (anthem for patriotism, eulogy for admiration).

Rust is a form of corrosion, a chemical process that causes metal to deteriorate and Dew is the result of condensation—when moisture in the air cools and forms small droplets on surfaces. The analogy describes a cause-and-effect relationship: rust results from corrosion, and dew results from condensation.

"Pluck" refers to courage or boldness, and "quit" means to give up, which is the opposite of having courage. Similarly, "pride" is a sense of self-respect, while "grovel" means to act in a submissive or humble way, which is the opposite of exhibiting pride. Both pairs represent contrasting actions or characteristics.

An anecdote is a brief, often personal story and sketch is a rough or preliminary version of a painting. Both analogies show a smaller, less detailed version of something more substantial: an anecdote is a small story, and a sketch is an unfinished or basic version of a painting.

A "malapropism" is a mistaken use of a word, typically in speech, which is a verbal error. Similarly, a "gaffe" is a social blunder or mistake. Both pairs involve a type of error associated with specific contexts (verbal for "malapropism" and social for "gaffe").

Practicing a skill is a way to develop expertise (proficiency or mastery) and Exercising is a way to build strength. Both relationships involve a repetitive action that leads to the development or enhancement of a quality (practice leads to expertise, exercise leads to strength).