irritate

[US]/ˈɪrɪteɪt/
[UK]/ˈɪrɪteɪt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. provoke anger; stimulate or excite
vi. cause annoyance; cause displeasure.

Example Sentences

She was unaccountably irritated.

it irritates him beyond measure.

be irritated by sb.'s insolence

The smoke irritated my eyes.

Wool irritates my skin.

Rough material irritates the skin.

students who irritate by trying to blag tickets.

Anne was irritated by his cavalier attitude.

his tone irritated her.

his languid demeanour irritated her.

kids will love it precisely because it will irritate their parents.

His explanation irritated us all.

His apish devotion irritated her.

Insect bites irritate your skin.

His words irritated me.

Your interruptions only serve to irritate the entire staff.

he irritates me so much that I could scream.

a loud bossy voice that irritates listeners.See Synonyms at annoy

This excess fungal yeast irritates the scalp, causing overproduction of skin cells.

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