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  1. vellicate:


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Detailed Synonyms for vellicate in English

vellicate:

vellicate verbe

  1. vellicate
    – irritate as if by a nip, pinch, or tear 1
    to pinch; vellicate
    – irritate as if by a nip, pinch, or tear 1
    • pinch verbe (pinches, pinched, pincing)
      • the pain is as if sharp points pinch your back1
    • vellicate verbe
      • smooth surfaces can vellicate the teeth1
  2. vellicate
    – touch (a body part) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements 1
    to tickle; to titillate; vellicate
    – touch (a body part) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements 1

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Related Definitions for "vellicate":

  1. irritate as if by a nip, pinch, or tear1
    • smooth surfaces can vellicate the teeth1
  2. touch (a body part) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements1