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Meaning of irritate
to make someone feel annoyed or irritated
Etymology of irritate
The word "irritate" comes from the Latin "irritare", which means to provoke or excite, derived from "irritus", the past participle of "irritare"
Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to describe a range of unpleasant feelings, from physical discomfort to emotional annoyance
Synonyms
Definitions
- To cause someone to feel annoyed or irritated
- * To cause a slight but unpleasant feeling, especially on the skin
Usage Examples
- The noise from the construction site irritates me every morning
- * Her constant questions irritated him, and he eventually lost his temper
- * The insect bite irritated her skin, causing it to itch and swell