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Synonyms for Grate (same or very similar meaning)

WordNet sense 1 (a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air):
grating

WordNet sense 2 (gnaw into; make resentful or angry):
fret, rankle, eat into

WordNet sense 3 (make a grating or grinding sound by rubbing together):
grind

WordNet sense 4 (scratch repeatedly):
scrape


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