Frustrate and Grate

Frustrate

Frustrate verb - To prevent from achieving a goal.

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

Nearby Words: frustration, frustrating

Grate

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

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

Nearby Words: grating, grated, grater

Common collocations

people frustrate people grate people
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