Grate and Hassle

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

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

Nearby Words: grating, grated, grater

Hassle

Hassle verb - To attack repeatedly with mean put-downs or insults.
Usage example: a small group of jeering protesters hassled the politically active singer at every appearance she made

Grate and hassle are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Grate" instead a verb "Hassle".

Nearby Words: hassled, hassling

Common collocations

people grate people hassle people
way grate way hassle way
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