Irritate (Verb)
Meaning 1
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.
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- Harry
- Chivvy
- Antagonize
- Harass
- Antagonise
- Fret
- Hassle
- Molest
- Provoke
- Get
- Peeve
- Rankle
- Grate
- Beset
- Eat Into
- Chevvy
- Chivy
- Get Under One's Skin
- Ruffle
- Plague
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Meaning 2
Excite to some characteristic action or condition, such as motion, contraction, or nervous impulse, by the application of a stimulus; "irritate the glands of a leaf".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
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Meaning 3
Excite to an abnormal condition, or chafe or inflame; "Aspirin irritates my stomach".
Classification
Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.