urticate

verb

ur·ti·cate | \ ˈər-tə-ˌkāt

\

urticated; urticating

Definition of urticate

intransitive verb

: to produce wheals or itching especially : to induce hives

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Urticating hairs, bristly and very sharp, cover a tarantula’s abdomen and legs and make the spider very unappetizing for any potential predator. — Michael Bogan, National Geographic, "Triumphant Tarantula Survives Being Eaten by Toad," 30 Aug. 2016

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urticate

intransitive verb

ur·ti·cate | \ ˈərt-ə-ˌkāt

\

urticated; urticating

Medical Definition of urticate

: to produce wheals or itching especially : to induce hives

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