English / word
irritate
verb B2MEANING IN ENGLISH
to make someone annoyed or angry; to cause bodily discomfort or inflammation
In context
01
The loud noise irritated everyone.
02
Rubbing your eyes can irritate them.
Synonyms
annoy,aggravate,bother
Antonyms
soothe,calm,please
Collocations
irritate skin,greatly irritate,constantly irritate
Verb forms
Past: irritated · Past participle: irritated · -ing: irritating