Eat
Eat verb - To disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts.
Usage example: it really eats me the way people go to national parks to enjoy nature—and then leave their litter behind
Grate
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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