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to irritate
01
irritar, incomodar
to annoy someone, often over small matters
Transitive: to irritate sb
Example
The way he constantly interrupts conversations can really irritate people.
The dog 's persistent barking began to irritate the neighbors.
The sound of his chewing gum irritates me.
02
irritar, provocar irritação
to cause discomfort or inflammation in a body part
Transitive: to irritate a body part
Example
The soap irritated her skin, causing a rash.
His eyes were irritated because of the dust in the air.
The cold wind irritated the cut on his face.
03
irritar, estimular
to trigger an active response from an organism, cell, or organ by stimulating it
Transitive: to irritate an organism or cell
Example
The injection irritated the immune system, causing it to release antibodies.
The bacteria irritated the cells, triggering an inflammatory response.
The plant ’s defense mechanism was irritated when the insect bit it, releasing toxins.
word family
irrit
Verb
irritate
Verb
irritated
Adjective
irritating
Adjective
irritation
Noun
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