Grate and Pester

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

Nearby Words: grating, grated, grater

Pester verb - To thrust oneself upon (another) without invitation.

Usage example: one resident pestered the condo board about every little thing

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Grate and pester are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Grate" instead a verb "Pester".

Nearby Word: pestering

grate people

pester people

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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