irritate

verb
UK: /ˈɪrɪteɪt/
US: /ˈɪrɪteɪt/

  1. To make someone angry or annoyed.

    1. Loud noises irritate me.
    2. It really irritates me when people talk loudly on their phones in public.

  2. To cause a painful reaction or feeling in a part of the body.

    1. This cream might irritate your skin.
    2. Dust and pollen can irritate your eyes, making them red and itchy.

Synonyms

annoy provoke exasperate aggravate bother
irritate adjective

  1. Feeling annoyed or impatient.

    1. I was irritate by their constant questions.
    2. She felt irritate and frustrated by the slow internet connection.
irritate transitive-verb

  1. To cause inflammation or soreness.

    1. The smoke can irritate the lungs.
    2. Some fabrics can irritate sensitive skin, causing a rash.
irritate intransitive-verb

  1. To be an annoying presence.

    1. Don't irritate me with your constant whining.
    2. The buzzing of the mosquito continued to irritate throughout the night.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "irritate" in English means: To make someone angry or annoyed., To cause a painful reaction or feeling in a part of the body..

The phonetic transcription of "irritate" is /ˈɪrɪteɪt/ in British English and /ˈɪrɪteɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "irritate": annoy, provoke, exasperate, aggravate, bother.

Example usage of "irritate": "Loud noises irritate me.". More examples on the page.