irritate
🇺🇸
/ˈɪrɪteɪt/
🇬🇧
/ˈɪrɪteɪt/
verb
R
to annoy someone by doing something repeatedly
His constant tapping on the desk irritates me during meetings.
R
to make a body part hurt or feel sore
The rough fabric can irritate sensitive skin.
translation
to annoy someone by doing something repeatedly; to make a body part hurt or feel sore
Word Forms
3rd Present
irritates
Past
irritated
Perfect
irritated
Progressive
irritating