Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Irritate.
How to pronounce irritate:
US
Irritate - as a verb
Cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
Example: "Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers me"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
annoy8bother11chafe13devil9get atget togravel10nark8nettle6rag4rile4vex13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
displease12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Excite to an abnormal condition, or chafe or inflame
Example: "Aspirin irritates my stomach"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
aggravate14exacerbate21exasperate19worsen9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
soothe9Excite 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)
excite15stimulate11Hyponyms (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."
Word Game Points
Is IRRITATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, irritate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordIRRITATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.
Is IRRITATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, irritate is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordIRRITATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.
