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IRRITATE

(verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Irritate.

How to pronounce irritate:

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Irritate - as a verb

Cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations

Example: "Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers me"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
annoybotherchafedevilget atget togravelnarknettleragrilevex
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
displease
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Excite to an abnormal condition, or chafe or inflame

Example: "Aspirin irritates my stomach"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
aggravateexacerbateexasperateworsen
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
soothe

Excite to some characteristic action or condition, such as motion, contraction, or nervous impulse, by the application of a stimulus

Example: "Irritate the glands of a leaf"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
excitestimulate
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"Loud noises irritate me."
"Her constant complaining irritates the whole office."
"The scratchy tag on my shirt irritates my skin."
"The strong smell of onions can irritate your eyes."
"His arrogance irritates everyone around him."
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Word Game Points

Is IRRITATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, irritate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

IRRITATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is IRRITATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, irritate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
IRRITATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is IRRITATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, irritate is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
IRRITATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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