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grate

[greyt] / greɪt /
VERB
shred, grind down
Synonyms
STRONGEST
mince rub
STRONG
abrade bark bray file fray gall pound pulverize rasp raze scrape scratch scuff skin
WEAK
triturate
Antonyms
STRONG
build construct
WEAK
make happy please
VERB
irritate
Synonyms
STRONG
aggravate annoy burn chafe exasperate fret gall irk nettle peeve pique provoke rankle rile vex
WEAK
get on one's nerves rub the wrong way
Antonyms
STRONG
aid appease calm comfort delight help make happy mollify placate please soothe

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