urticate


ur·ti·cate

vi \ˈərt-ə-ˌkāt\
ur·ti·cat·ed; ur·ti·cat·ing

Definition of URTICATE

: to produce wheals or itching; especially : to induce hives
ur·ti·ca·tion \ˌərt-ə-ˈkā-shən\ (audio pronunciation) noun

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