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vellicate

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verb
irritate as if by a nip, pinch, or tear
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"smooth surfaces can vellicate the teeth"

Similar:

pinch

type of:
irritate
verb
touch (a body part) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements
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Similar:

tickle titillate

type of:
itch

Examples of vellicate

"smooth surfaces can vellicate the teeth"