Grate and Irk

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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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Irk is a synonym for grate in irritate topic. In some cases you can use "Irk" instead a verb "Grate".

Nearby Words: grating, grated, grater

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

Usage example: she irked her friend by chewing her gum loudly during the movie

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Grate is a synonym for irk. Sometimes you can use "Grate" instead a verb "Irk".

Nearby Words: irksome, irking

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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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