Grate and Maul

Grate

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

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

Nearby Words: grating, grated, grater

Maul

Maul verb - To abuse physically.

Grate and maul are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Grate" instead a verb "Maul".

Nearby Words: mauled, mauling, mauler

Common collocations

people grate people maul people
way grate way maul way
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