Get At (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Influence by corruption.

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Hypernyms

• Act Upon
• Work

Meaning ²

Cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations; "Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers me"; "It irritates me that she never closes the door after she leaves".

Classification

Verbs of feeling.

Synonyms

• Get To
• Gravel
• Chafe
• Rag
• Bother
• Nettle
• Vex
• Devil
• Nark
• Annoy
• Irritate
• Rile

Hypernyms

• Displease

Hyponyms

• Harry
• Antagonize
• Harass
• Antagonise
• Fret
• Hassle
• Molest
• Provoke
• Get
• Chevy
• Peeve
• Rankle
• Grate
• Beset
• Eat Into
• Chevvy
• Chivy
• Get Under One's Skin
• Ruffle
• Plague

Meaning ³

Reach or gain access to; "How does one access the attic in this house?"; "I cannot get to the T.V. antenna, even if I climb on the roof".

Classification

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Synonyms

• Access

Hypernyms

• Attain
• Hit
• Arrive At
• Reach
• Gain