Grate and Shatter

Grate

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

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

Nearby Words: grating, grated, grater

Shatter

Shatter verb - To bring to a complete end the physical soundness, existence, or usefulness of.

Grate and shatter are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Grate" instead a verb "Shatter".

Nearby Words: shattered, shattering

Common collocations

people grate people shatter people
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