Grate and Heckle

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

Nearby Words: grating, grated, grater

Heckle verb - To attack repeatedly with mean put-downs or insults.

Usage example: a controversial player who was constantly heckled by the fans

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Grate and heckle are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Grate" instead a verb "Heckle".

Nearby Words: heckler, heckling, heckled, heck

grate nerves

heckle nerves

PLEASE DO NOT annoy, torment, pester, plague, molest, worry, badger, harry, harass, heckle, persecute, irk, bullyrag, vex, disquiet, grate, beset, bother, tease, nettle, tantalize, or ruffle the animals.

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