Irritate

/ˈɪrɪteɪt/

Meaning & Definition

verb

to cause annoyance or discomfort to someone.

The constant noise from the construction site began to irritate the residents.

to inflame or stimulate a bodily part or organ.

Certain foods can irritate the lining of the stomach.

to provoke impatience or anger in someone.

Her repetitive questions started to irritate him.

From Latin 'irritare', meaning 'to provoke, rouse'

get on someone's nerves

to irritate or annoy someone

rub the wrong way

to irritate or upset someone unintentionally

drive someone up the wall

to annoy someone greatly

irritation

the state of feeling annoyed, impatient, or angry

irritable

having a tendency to be easily annoyed or made angry

irritant

a substance that causes irritation to the body

piss off

Don't piss me off with your constant complaints.

bug

Stop bugging me about the same thing over and over.