vellicate Synonyms
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vellicate Meaning
vellicate (v)
touch (a body part) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements
irritate as if by a nip, pinch, or tear
vellicate (v. t.)
To twitch; to cause to twitch convulsively.
vellicate (v. i.)
To move spasmodically; to twitch; as, a nerve vellicates.
vellicate Sentence Examples
- The gentle breeze vellicated her skin, leaving a trail of goosebumps in its wake.
- The insect's antennae vellicated his finger, sending a shudder down his spine.
- The doctor vellicated the patient's reflexes to assess their neurological function.
- The artist's brush vellicated the canvas, creating delicate strokes and subtle textures.
- The cat vellicated the mouse's tail with playful abandon, sending it skittering away in fear.
- The wind vellicated the leaves on the trees, rustling them into a symphony of sound.
- The barber's razor vellicated his face, leaving behind a smooth and refreshed complexion.
- The massage therapist vellicated the client's muscles, easing tension and promoting relaxation.
- The child vellicated the petals of the flower, marvelling at its velvety softness.
- The seamstress vellicated the fabric with her thimble, creating intricate stitches that held the garment together.
FAQs About the word vellicate
touch (a body part) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements, irritate as if by a nip, pinch, or tearTo
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The gentle breeze vellicated her skin, leaving a trail of goosebumps in its wake.
The insect's antennae vellicated his finger, sending a shudder down his spine.
The doctor vellicated the patient's reflexes to assess their neurological function.
The artist's brush vellicated the canvas, creating delicate strokes and subtle textures.
