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Meaning of annoy
The primary meaning of the word "annoy" is to cause someone to feel slightly angry or irritated.
Etymology of annoy
The word "annoy" comes from the Old French word "enoiier", which is derived from the verb "enuier", meaning "to vex or annoy", and is related to the Latin word "inodiare", meaning "to make hateful or odious"
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe a range of emotions from mild irritation to intense anger
Synonyms
irritate
vex
bother
disturb
trouble
annoy
hassle
inconvenience
frustrate
exasperate
infuriate
anger
provoke
rile
nettle
gall
grate
get on someone's nerves
peeve
ruffle
upset
displease
offend
affront
discomfit
discomfort
perturb
rattle
unsettle
fluster
dismay
distress
irk
chafe
gall
rankle
get under someone's skin
eat away at
nag
plague
torment
bedevil
harass
beset
persecute
pester
badger
hound
dog
harry
Definitions
- To cause someone to feel slightly angry or irritated because they find someone or something unpleasant or frustrating
- To cause slight anger or irritation, especially in a petty or persistent way
Usage Examples
- The constant noise from the construction site began to annoy the neighbors
- Her brother's teasing annoyed her, but she tried to ignore him
- The new policy has annoyed many employees, who feel it is unfair