irritate
word
Definition
To make someone feel annoyed or a little angry, or to cause a part of the body to become sore or inflamed.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both formal and informal speech. Often used for minor annoyances, not extreme anger. Can also describe physical reactions ('irritate the skin'). Common collocations: 'irritate someone', 'irritate the eyes', 'get irritated easily'. 'Irritate' is less intense than 'infuriate' or 'enrage'.
Spanish: irritar - molestarPortuguese (BR): irritar - incomodarPortuguese (PT): irritar - incomodarChinese (Simplified): 惹恼 - 刺激（皮肤）Chinese (Traditional): 惹惱 - 刺激（皮膚）Hindi: चिढ़ाना - परेशान करनाArabic: يُثير - يُزعجBengali: বিরক্ত করা - উত্তেজিত করা (শরীরিকভাবে)Russian: раздражатьJapanese: イライラさせる - 刺激するVietnamese: làm khó chịu - gây kích ứngKorean: 짜증나게 하다 - 자극하다 (피부 등)Turkish: sinirlendirmek - tahriş etmekUrdu: جلد کو خراش دینا - چڑچڑا کرناIndonesian: làm phiền - làm kích ứng
Example Sentences
Loud noises irritate me.
basic
This cream may irritate your skin.
basic
I did not mean to irritate you.
basic
It really irritates me when people are late.
natural
Don't scratch it, or you'll only irritate the rash more.
natural
He tries not to let small things irritate him.
natural