irritates; irritated; irritating
1
: to make (someone) impatient, angry, or annoyed
It's his arrogance that really irritates me.
The other passengers were irritated by the child's rudeness.
2
: to make (part of your body) sore or painful
Harsh soaps can irritate the skin.
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“Irritate.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/irritate. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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