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VELLICATE verb

Definition of vellicate (verb)

  1. touch (a body part) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements
  2. irritate as if by a nip, pinch, or tear
    • "smooth surfaces can vellicate the teeth"; "the pain is as if sharp points pinch your back"
    • synonyms: pinch
Source: Princeton University Wordnet
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