irritate[verb]Synonyms:- annoy, anger, bother, exasperate, get on one's nerves
(informal), infuriate, needle
(informal), nettle, rankle with, try one's patience
- rub, chafe, inflame, pain
Contrasted words: appease, conciliate, mollify, pacify, placate, propitiate, delight, gladden, gratify, please
Related Words: abrade,
bother,
bug,
chafe,
exercise,
fret,
irk,
ruffle,
try,
vex,
anger,
enrage,
incense,
infuriate,
madden,
affront,
offend [TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲
ir‧ri‧tate /ˈɪrəteɪt, ˈɪrɪteɪt/
verb [transitive][
Date: 1500-1600;
Language: Latin;
Origin: past participle of irritare 'to cause strong feelings in, excite']
1. to make someone feel annoyed or impatient, especially by doing something many times or for a long period of time:
It really irritates me when he doesn’t help around the house.2. to make a part of your body painful and sore:
This cream may irritate sensitive skin. [TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲