vellicate

  1. Verb.  to touch (a body part) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements.
  2. Verb.  to irritate as if by a nip, pinch, or tear.
  3. Verb.  to pinch.
  4. Verb.  make to twitch.

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