Synonyms of vellicate

Verb


1. tickle, titillate, vellicate, itch

usage: touch (a body part) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements

2. pinch, vellicate, irritate

usage: 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"

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Definition and meaning of vellicate (Dictionary)