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as in annoys
to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts
constant chatter irritated the student, who was trying to concentrate on a hard assignment
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Recent Examples of irritates
There’s also a scene where Sylvie confronts Bob about never talking about his past, a subject that irritates him because of its irrelevance to his larger project.
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Rob Salkowitz, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Chafing Chafing occurs when skin rubs against skin or clothing, causing friction that irritates the skin.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 27 Nov. 2024
This irritates the lining of the esophagus and causes heartburn.
—Jonathan Purtell, Verywell Health, 22 Nov. 2024
That irritates her because that’s her domain, dealing with the nuns.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 14 Nov. 2024
Other posts may say the person found that baking soda irritates their skin, making acne worse.
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Rob Salkowitz, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Chafing Chafing occurs when skin rubs against skin or clothing, causing friction that irritates the skin.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 27 Nov. 2024
This irritates the lining of the esophagus and causes heartburn.
—Jonathan Purtell, Verywell Health, 22 Nov. 2024
That irritates her because that’s her domain, dealing with the nuns.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 14 Nov. 2024
Other posts may say the person found that baking soda irritates their skin, making acne worse.
—Corey Whelan, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024
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“Irritates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irritates. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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