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- pronunciation:
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- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
irritates, irritating, irritated |
| definition 1: |
to anger or bother.
When you chew your gum noisily, it irritates me.- synonyms:
- annoy
- antonyms:
- enchant, pacify
- similar words:
- aggravate, anger, bother, bug, exasperate, grate, pester, ruffle, trouble
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| definition 2: |
to make sore, red, or raw; inflame.
The smoke irritated my eyes.- synonyms:
- excite, inflame
- antonyms:
- soothe
- similar words:
- aggravate, incite, provoke, stimulate
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| related words: |
ail, antagonize, badger, harass, incense, jar, pain, torment |
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| derivation: |
irritator (n.) |
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