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vellicate

verbcandidate·updated Jun 3, 2026

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

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to irritate as if by a nip, pinch, or tear

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Automation

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Variants

pasttense
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presentparticiple
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