Grate and Insult

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

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

Nearby Words: grating, grated, grater

Insult

Insult verb - To cause hurt feelings or deep resentment in.

Grate and insult are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Grate" instead a verb "Insult".

Nearby Words: insulting, insulted, insultingly

Common collocations

people grate people insult people
way grate way insult way
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