vellicate

[US]/ˈvɛlɪkeɪt/
[UK]/ˈvɛlɪˌkeɪt/

Translation

vi.to twitch or convulse
n.spasm or involuntary contraction of muscles
vt.to cause to twitch
Word Forms
Third Person Singularvellicates
Present Participlevellicating
Past Tensevellicated
Past Participlevellicated

Phrases & Collocations

vellicate the skin

vellicate the senses

vellicate the mind

vellicate emotions

vellicate the nerves

vellicate curiosity

vellicate the audience

vellicate the imagination

vellicate the palate

vellicate interest

Example Sentences

she felt a gentle touch that seemed to vellicate her senses.

the comedian's jokes are designed to vellicate the audience.

his words vellicated her curiosity about the topic.

she loved the way the artist could vellicate emotions with just a brushstroke.

the playful puppy would vellicate her into laughter.

his unexpected compliment seemed to vellicate her confidence.

the fragrance of the flowers vellicated her senses.

the sudden noise vellicated his attention during the meeting.

her enthusiasm vellicated the team's spirit during the project.

the playful banter between friends vellicated their bond.

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