Grate and Itch

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

Nearby Words: grating, grated, grater

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

Usage example: don't let her snide put-downs itch you—just ignore her

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Grate and itch are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Grate" instead a verb "Itch".

Nearby Words: itchy, itching, itched

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A 2016 Snickers commercial features the filming of the iconic scene of Marilyn Monroe standing on a subway grate in The Seven Year Itch.

Source: It Will Never Catch On

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