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- pronunciation:
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teIt
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
irritates, irritating, irritated |
| definition 1: |
to anger or annoy.
It irritates me when you tap your fingers on the table.- synonyms:
- annoy
- similar words:
- anger, bother, bug
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| definition 2: |
to make sore or red.
The detergent irritated his skin.- synonyms:
- excite
- similar words:
- induce, provoke
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| related words: |
harass |
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| derivation: |
irritator (n.) |
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