Irritate

/ˈɪɹɪtˌe‍ɪt/

/ˈɪɹɪˌteɪt/

to irritate

to annoy someone, often over small matters

(of a part of the body) to inflame or cause discomfort

excite to some characteristic action or condition, such as motion, contraction, or nervous impulse, by the application of a stimulus

Example

The loud music irritated her yesterday.

The sound of his chewing gum irritates me.

The dog's persistent barking began to irritate the neighbors.

The ongoing chatter is irritating her.

The way he constantly interrupts conversations can really irritate people.

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