Grind
Grind verb - To make smooth by friction.
Irk
Irk verb - To disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts.
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Irk and Grind. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/grind/irk
Grind & Irk. N.p., 2016. Web. 22 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/grind/irk>.
Irk or Grind. 2016. Accessed July 22, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/grind/irk.
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