urticate

[US]/ˈɜːtɪkeɪt/
[UK]/ˈɜrtɪkeɪt/

Translation

adj.having wheals
vt.to sting
vi.to induce urticaria, to produce wheals
Word Forms
Third Person Singularurticates
Present Participleurticating
Past Tenseurticated
Past Participleurticated

Phrases & Collocations

urticate plants

urticate rash

urticate sensation

urticate response

urticate species

urticate reaction

urticate leaves

urticate fibers

urticate surface

urticate effect

Example Sentences

some plants can urticate if touched.

be careful not to urticate yourself while hiking.

the nettle can urticate when brushed against.

some insects urticate as a defense mechanism.

she learned how to avoid plants that urticate.

urticating hairs can cause allergic reactions.

the child accidentally urticated himself while playing.

some species are known to urticate more than others.

he felt a sharp pain after he urticated his arm.

it is important to wash the area if you urticate yourself.

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