English dictionary
irritate
verbPronunciation
ˈɪɹɪteɪt
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
verb
- excite to an abnormal condition, or chafe or inflame
verb
- excite to some characteristic action or condition, such as motion, contraction, or nervous impulse, by the application of a stimulus
verb
- cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
Example sentences
Aspirin irritates my stomach
irritate the glands of a leaf
Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers me
It irritates me that she never closes the door after she leaves