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URTICATE

(verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Urticate.

Urticate - as a verb

Whip with or as with nettles

Sting with or as with nettles and cause a stinging pain or sensation

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
nettle

Urticate - as an adjective

Marked by the presence of wheals.

Example Sentences

"She accidentally urticated her arm when she brushed against the nettle plant."
"The plant's stinging hairs urticate the skin upon contact."
"Avoid touching the leaves of this plant as they can urticate and cause itching."
"The caterpillar's spines urticate anyone who tries to touch it."
"The tiny hairs on the moth's body urticate predators, causing them pain."
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Word Game Points

Is URTICATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, urticate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

URTICATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is URTICATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, urticate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
URTICATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is URTICATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, urticate is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
URTICATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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