Grate and Nag

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

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

Nearby Words: grating, grated, grater

Nag

Nag verb - To subject (someone) to constant scoldings and sharp reminders.

Grate and nag are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Grate" instead a verb "Nag".

Common collocations

way grate way nag way
bit grate bit nag bit
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