urticate

/ˌʌrdəˈkeɪt/
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Other forms: urticating

Definitions of urticate
  1. verb
    sting with or as with nettles and cause a stinging pain or sensation
    synonyms: nettle
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    type of:
    bite, burn, sear, sting
    cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort
  2. verb
    whip with or as with nettles
    synonyms:
    nettle
    sting with or as with nettles and cause a stinging pain or sensation
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    type of:
    lash, whip
    strike as if by whipping
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