irritate

[ ir-i-teyt ]

/ ˈɪr ɪˌteɪt /

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verb (used with object), ir·ri·tat·ed, ir·ri·tat·ing.

to excite to impatience or anger; annoy.

Physiology, Biology. to excite (a living system) to some characteristic action or function.

Pathology. to bring (a body part) to an abnormally excited or sensitive condition.

verb (used without object), ir·ri·tat·ed, ir·ri·tat·ing.

to cause irritation or become irritated.

Origin of irritate

1525–35; <Latin irrītātus, past participle of irrītāre to arouse to anger, excite, aggravate, equivalent to irritā- v. stem + -tus past participle suffix

SYNONYMS FOR irritate

1 vex, chafe, fret, gall; nettle, ruffle, pic; incense, enrage, infuriate, inflame.

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synonym study for irritate

1. Irritate, exasperate, provoke mean to annoy or stir to anger. To irritate is to excite to impatience or angry feeling, often of no great depth or duration: to irritate by refusing to explain an action. To exasperate is to irritate to a point where self-control is threatened or lost: to exasperate by continual delays and excuses. To provoke is to stir to a sudden, strong feeling of resentful anger as by unwarrantable acts or wanton annoyance: to tease and provoke an animal until it attacks.

OTHER WORDS FROM irritate

ir·ri·ta·tor, noun

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH irritate

aggravate, annoy, irritate

Words nearby irritate

irritability, irritable, irritable bowel syndrome, irritable heart, irritant, irritate, irritated, irritating, irritation, irritation fibroma, irritative

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Example sentences from the Web for irritate

If you’ve found some bedding irritates your sinuses or allergies, this topper is for you.
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Breathing in smoky air can irritate the respiratory tract, leading to coughing, sore throats and itchy, watery eyes.
What we know and don’t know about wildfire smoke’s health risks|Maria Temming|September 18, 2020|Science News
Since coffee can irritate the gut, she suggests opting for herbal tea instead.
5 Hangover Cures to Save You After a Few Too Many|DailyBurn|December 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Huffington also wrote that he was “easy to irritate and apt to air his grudges in public.”
TechCrunch Founder Michael Arrington Accused of Abuse|Nina Strochlic|April 8, 2013|DAILY BEAST

He reminds me of the head of the American Tobacco Co. whose motto was, ‘Irritate them, irritate them.’
Will Weiner's Mentor Abandon Him?|Lloyd Grove|June 10, 2011|DAILY BEAST
The smooth chatter begins to irritate me, and then infuriate me.
Notre Dame's Shameful Suicide Scandal|Buzz Bissinger|January 6, 2011|DAILY BEAST
They often irritate the self-anointed because their pasts are not pedigreed.
The Tea Party Is Smarter Than You Think|Mark McKinnon|September 17, 2010|DAILY BEAST
Do you want to irritate me into doing something that you know would put your nose out of joint for the rest of your natural life?
Sally Bishop|E. Temple Thurston
Adeline, alarmed at this intention, conjured him not to irritate his complaint by so dangerous an exertion.
Adeline Mowbray|Amelia Alderson Opie
It is wise to irritate your wife on occasion, so as to manifest your superiority.
Jaffery|William J. Locke
You rub each other the wrong way over little things that don't really matter, but that irritate like blazes.
Changing Winds|St. John G. Ervine
My dear sir, we shall not say one word to him: that might irritate him: but I should like you to hear a truly learned opinion.
Hard Cash|Charles Reade

British Dictionary definitions for irritate

irritate

/ (ˈɪrɪˌteɪt) /

verb

to annoy or anger (someone)

(tr) biology to stimulate (an organism or part) to respond in a characteristic manner

(tr) pathol to cause (a bodily organ or part) to become excessively stimulated, resulting in inflammation, tenderness, etc

Derived forms of irritate

irritator, noun

Word Origin for irritate

C16: from Latin irrītāre to provoke, exasperate

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

单词	irritate
释义	irritate [ ir-i-teyt ] / ˈɪr ɪˌteɪt / SEE SYNONYMS FOR irritate ON THESAURUS.COM verb (used with object), ir·ri·tat·ed, ir·ri·tat·ing. to excite to impatience or anger; annoy. Physiology, Biology. to excite (a living system) to some characteristic action or function. Pathology. to bring (a body part) to an abnormally excited or sensitive condition. verb (used without object), ir·ri·tat·ed, ir·ri·tat·ing. to cause irritation or become irritated. Origin of irritate 1525–35; <Latin irrītātus, past participle of irrītāre to arouse to anger, excite, aggravate, equivalent to irritā- v. stem + -tus past participle suffix SYNONYMS FOR irritate 1 vex, chafe, fret, gall; nettle, ruffle, pic; incense, enrage, infuriate, inflame. SEE SYNONYMS FOR irritate ON THESAURUS.COM synonym study for irritate 1. Irritate, exasperate, provoke mean to annoy or stir to anger. To irritate is to excite to impatience or angry feeling, often of no great depth or duration: to irritate by refusing to explain an action. To exasperate is to irritate to a point where self-control is threatened or lost: to exasperate by continual delays and excuses. To provoke is to stir to a sudden, strong feeling of resentful anger as by unwarrantable acts or wanton annoyance: to tease and provoke an animal until it attacks. OTHER WORDS FROM irritate ir·ri·ta·tor, noun WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH irritate aggravate, annoy, irritate Words nearby irritate irritability, irritable, irritable bowel syndrome, irritable heart, irritant, irritate, irritated, irritating, irritation, irritation fibroma, irritative Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for irritate If you’ve found some bedding irritates your sinuses or allergies, this topper is for you. Memory foam mattress toppers that might change your life\|PopSci Commerce Team\|October 2, 2020\|Popular Science Breathing in smoky air can irritate the respiratory tract, leading to coughing, sore throats and itchy, watery eyes. What we know and don’t know about wildfire smoke’s health risks\|Maria Temming\|September 18, 2020\|Science News Since coffee can irritate the gut, she suggests opting for herbal tea instead. 5 Hangover Cures to Save You After a Few Too Many\|DailyBurn\|December 19, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Huffington also wrote that he was “easy to irritate and apt to air his grudges in public.” TechCrunch Founder Michael Arrington Accused of Abuse\|Nina Strochlic\|April 8, 2013\|DAILY BEAST He reminds me of the head of the American Tobacco Co. whose motto was, ‘Irritate them, irritate them.’ Will Weiner's Mentor Abandon Him?\|Lloyd Grove\|June 10, 2011\|DAILY BEAST The smooth chatter begins to irritate me, and then infuriate me. Notre Dame's Shameful Suicide Scandal\|Buzz Bissinger\|January 6, 2011\|DAILY BEAST They often irritate the self-anointed because their pasts are not pedigreed. The Tea Party Is Smarter Than You Think\|Mark McKinnon\|September 17, 2010\|DAILY BEAST Do you want to irritate me into doing something that you know would put your nose out of joint for the rest of your natural life? Sally Bishop\|E. Temple Thurston Adeline, alarmed at this intention, conjured him not to irritate his complaint by so dangerous an exertion. Adeline Mowbray\|Amelia Alderson Opie It is wise to irritate your wife on occasion, so as to manifest your superiority. Jaffery\|William J. Locke You rub each other the wrong way over little things that don't really matter, but that irritate like blazes. Changing Winds\|St. John G. Ervine My dear sir, we shall not say one word to him: that might irritate him: but I should like you to hear a truly learned opinion. Hard Cash\|Charles Reade British Dictionary definitions for irritate irritate / (ˈɪrɪˌteɪt) / verb to annoy or anger (someone) (tr) biology to stimulate (an organism or part) to respond in a characteristic manner (tr) pathol to cause (a bodily organ or part) to become excessively stimulated, resulting in inflammation, tenderness, etc Derived forms of irritate irritator, noun Word Origin for irritate C16: from Latin irrītāre to provoke, exasperate Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to irritate annoy, sour, disturb, aggravate, exasperate, inflame, peeve, infuriate, vex, confuse, incense, enrage, gall, rile, irk, rankle, offend, rattle, provoke, bother
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irritate

verb (used with object), ir·ri·tat·ed, ir·ri·tat·ing.

verb (used without object), ir·ri·tat·ed, ir·ri·tat·ing.

Origin of irritate

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British Dictionary definitions for irritate

verb

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