vellicate

Verb

Meaning

To twitch; to cause to twitch convulsively.

To move spasmodically; to twitch; as, a nerve vellicates.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

pinch tickle titillate twitch top quake buffet jigger lurch jiggle jounce abstract lift pull seize
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Antonyms

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Hypernyms

irritate itch

Related terms

vellication vellicating vellicative

Derivatives

vellicated vellicating

Anagrams

allective

Examples

smooth surfaces can vellicate the teeth Source: Internet

the pain is as if sharp points pinch your back Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

velleitary velleity vellet vellicating vellication vellicative