as in to annoy
to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts
seeing people violate smoking bans really burns me up
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This not only infuriated Epstein conspiracy theorists but also annoyed White House officials, who hadn’t been informed of the stunt in advance.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
18 Aug. 2025 -
But overall, people seem to finally comprehend that the protests aren’t just to annoy people.—
Michelle L. Quinn,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Aug. 2025
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There are many players who let criticism bother them, and that’s bad for you, your teammates and people around you.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
19 Aug. 2025
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Passive-aggressive people rarely tell you exactly what’s bothering them.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
18 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The characters muse about the extreme likelihood that their apartments have been bugged.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
14 Aug. 2025
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That question also bugs the folks at The Utility Reform Network.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
31 July 2025
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Larger particulates in the air can irritate our eyes, nose, and throat, causing a persistent cough and difficulty breathing.—
Marianne Krasny,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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These side effects can range from mild to severe, and may include: Increased digestive symptoms: Alcohol can irritate your stomach and slow down how fast your stomach empties.—
Health,
Health,
18 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Foucault, a gay man who died of AIDS, was hardly unaware that people are sometimes persecuted and even killed for their sexuality.—
Michael Robbins,
Harpers Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
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Open Doors is a global organization that supports and speaks up for Christians persecuted for their faith.—
Paul Tilsley,
FOXNews.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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The person who brought in the phone also told police about a DoorDash purchase of rubber gloves and garbage bags and a search history on the phone, such as how to get from Flint to Ohio, Bagiano testified.—
Christina Hall,
Freep.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Tommy Fleetwood finally got the job done and won his first PGA Tour event.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Aug. 2025
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He was later charged with three additional counts: assault - recklessly causing physical injury, aggravated harassment and harassment, New York Criminal Court public records reviewed by PEOPLE show.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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In an interview following the sentencing, Heitman said Schwantes' actions were aggravated by his position as a public defender.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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“Burn (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burn%20%28up%29. Accessed 31 Aug. 2025.
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