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Vellicate

verb
(past & past part. vellicated; pres. part. vellicating)
1.
Touch (a body part) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements.  Synonyms: tickle, titillate.
2.
Irritate as if by a nip, pinch, or tear.  Synonym: pinch.  "The pain is as if sharp points pinch your back"






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Words linked to "Vellicate" :   irritate, pinch, vellication, titillate, itch



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