irritate

verbB1 · Intermediate

To make someone a little angry.

Meanings of «irritate»

1 · verb

to make someone a little angry

Loud noises always irritate my little brother.

2 · verb

to cause physical discomfort or inflammation of the skin

This rough fabric can irritate sensitive skin quickly.

Similar: inflamechafeaggravate

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The difference between similar words

to make someone a little angry

annoythe usual word: make someone a bit angryLoud music annoys my neighbours.

irritateannoy slowly, again and againHis habit of tapping irritates me.

botherdisturb or interrupt someoneSorry to bother you, but is this seat free?

pesterkeep asking again and again until they agreeThe children pester their mother for sweets.

Word family

irritate B1 · verbirritation B2 · nounirritable B1 · adjectiveirritated B1 · adjectiveirritating B1 · adjective

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