Appearance
Use device theme  
Dark theme
Light theme

What does irritate mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word irritate? Here's what it means.

Verb
  1. (transitive) To provoke impatience, anger, or displeasure.
  2. (transitive) To introduce irritability or irritation in.
  3. (intransitive) To cause or induce displeasure or irritation.
  4. (transitive) To induce pain in (all or part of a body or organism).
  5. (obsolete) To render null and void.
Find more words!
Use * for blank tiles (max 2) Advanced Search Advanced Search
Use * for blank spaces Advanced Search
Advanced Word Finder
Similar Words
Examples
My oh my, how that must irritate this part-time demagogue in the almighty press.
They should not try to scrub the lesions away, and they should not use alcohol-based astringents that can dry and irritate their skin.
All these triggers can irritate the airways in your lungs, making an asthma attack more likely.
Regular use of aspirin or certain other pain relievers can irritate your stomach.
They charm rather than irritate, because all their eccentricities and affectations are clearly so deeply felt.
Laxatives irritate the lining of the intestines, thus causing muscular contractions.

See Also

Nearby Definitions
8-letter Words Starting With
Find Definitions
go
Word Tools Finders & Helpers Apps More Synonyms
Copyright WordHippo © 2024