Grate and Upset

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

Nearby Words: grating, grated, grater

Upset verb - To trouble the mind of; to make uneasy.

Usage example: the smallest things can upset us if we're already stressed

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Grate and upset are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Grate" instead a verb "Upset".

Nearby Word: upsetting

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