irritates

/ˈɪrɪteɪts/ /ˈɪrəteɪts/

verb

To provoke impatience, anger, or displeasure in.

Examples :

"My little brother constantly asking "Why?" irritates me. "

verb

To cause or induce displeasure or irritation.

Examples :

"My little brother constantly asking "why?" irritates me. "

sensation emotion mind

verb

To induce pain in (all or part of a body or organism).

Examples :

"The tight shoes irritated his feet all day. "

medicine physiology body organism sensation

verb

To render null and void.

Examples :

"The judge's ruling irritates the previous contract, making it invalid. "

law politics

Meanings

Examples :

"My little brother constantly asking "Why?" irritates me. "

Examples :

"My little brother constantly asking "why?" irritates me. "

Examples :

"The tight shoes irritated his feet all day. "

Examples :

"The judge's ruling irritates the previous contract, making it invalid. "

Related Words

irritation noun

The act of irritating or annoying

invalid adjective

Not valid; not true, correct, acceptable or appropriate.

organism noun

A discrete and complete living thing, such as animal, plant, fungus or microorganism.

previous noun

An existing criminal record (short for "previous convictions")

constantly adverb

With steadfastness; with resolve; in loyalty, faithfully.

provoke verb

To cause someone to become annoyed or angry.

irritated verb

To provoke impatience, anger, or displeasure in.

little noun

A small amount.

brother noun

Son of the same parents as another person.

impatience noun

The quality of being impatient; lacking patience; restlessness and intolerance of delays; anxiety and eagerness, especially to begin something.

displeasure noun

A feeling of being displeased with something or someone; dissatisfaction; disapproval.

contract noun

An agreement between two or more parties, to perform a specific job or work order, often temporary or of fixed duration and usually governed by a written agreement.