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irk
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- pronunciation:
- uhrk
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Grammatical Patterns
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
irks, irking, irked |
| definition: |
to annoy, irritate, or exasperate.
The barking from the dog next door really irks me when I'm trying to sleep.It irked her that he was late for dinner yet again.[it + verb + smby + that + clause
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It always irks me when she doesn't answer her phone.[it + verb + smby + when + clause
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- synonyms:
- annoy, bug, exasperate, irritate, miff, nettle, peeve, rile, roil, tee off, vex
- antonyms:
- please
- similar words:
- aggravate, anger, bother, chafe, enrage, gall, grate, gripe, incense, infuriate, offend, pester, piss off, provoke, rasp, ruffle
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| related words: |
gnaw, jar, madden, plague, trouble |
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