irritate
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈɪrɪteɪt/
Forms: irritating, irritated
irritate means: To make someone feel slightly angry or annoyed.
verb
ANNOYB1
To make someone feel slightly angry or annoyed.
- That noise irritates me.
- His constant questions irritated the teacher.
- Does it irritate you when people arrive late?
HURT SKINB2
To make a part of the body sore, itchy, red, or swollen.
- This soap irritates my skin.
- Smoke irritated her eyes and throat.
- Avoid creams that might irritate the sore area.
Questions about irritate
What does irritate mean?
To make someone feel slightly angry or annoyed.
What is irritate in other languages?
Türkçe: sinirlendirmek · Español: irritar · Français: agacer · Deutsch: ärgern · Italiano: irritare · 日本語: いらいらさせる
How do you pronounce irritate?
It is pronounced /ˈɪrɪteɪt/.
How do you use irritate in a sentence?
That noise irritates me. His constant questions irritated the teacher.
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