urticate Antonyms
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Meaning of urticate
Wordnet
urticate (v)
whip with or as with nettles
sting with or as with nettles and cause a stinging pain or sensation
Webster
urticate (v. t. & i.)
To sting with, or as with, nettles; to irritate; to annoy.
urticate Sentence Examples
- The stinging hairs of the nettle urticate the skin, causing a painful sensation.
- The venomous jellyfish urticated the swimmer, leaving unsightly welts and intense itching.
- The contact with the poison ivy plant urticated my skin, resulting in a severe allergic reaction.
- Urticaria, a condition characterized by hives, occurs when the skin is urticated by various triggers.
- The stinging tentacles of the sea anemone urticated the diver's arm, leaving him in agonizing pain.
- The use of harsh chemicals in skincare products can urticate the sensitive skin of some individuals.
- The allergist performed a skin prick test to determine if the patient was urticated by specific allergens.
- The burning sensation experienced after consuming chili peppers is a result of the urticating compounds they contain.
- Urticating plants can be used as a form of natural defense against predators or potential threats.
- The small, sharp spines on the leaves of the stinging nettle urticate the skin, causing instant inflammation and discomfort.
FAQs About the word urticate
whip with or as with nettles, sting with or as with nettles and cause a stinging pain or sensationTo sting with, or as with, nettles; to irritate; to annoy.
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The stinging hairs of the nettle urticate the skin, causing a painful sensation.
The venomous jellyfish urticated the swimmer, leaving unsightly welts and intense itching.
The contact with the poison ivy plant urticated my skin, resulting in a severe allergic reaction.
Urticaria, a condition characterized by hives, occurs when the skin is urticated by various triggers.
