Devil and Grate

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Devil verb - Cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations.

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Grate and devil are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Grate" instead a verb "Devil".

Grate verb - To disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts.

Usage example: unintentionally or not, you say rude things that grate people

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Devil and grate are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Devil" instead a verb "Grate".

Nearby Words: grating, grated, grater

Hornblower, "The Duchess and the Devil": Midshipman Archie Kennedy tells Horatio that when he attempted to escape from Spanish prison, he was put in a small hole in the ground covered by a grate.

Source: Punishment Box

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