Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Irritates.
Irritates - 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
"The loud music irritates me."
"Her constant complaining irritates her friends."
"The scratchy fabric of that shirt irritates my skin."
"Smoking irritates my eyes and throat."
"The way he chews gum irritates me."
Word Game Points
Is IRRITATES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, irritates is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
IRRITATES has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is IRRITATES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, irritates is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordIRRITATES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is IRRITATES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, irritates is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordIRRITATES has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
