HACK (OFF) Synonyms: 100 Similar and Opposite Words

hack (off)

verb

Definition of hack (off)

as in to annoy

to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts people who ask blatantly stupid questions really hack me off

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What annoyed me the most, though, was the way the meditation teachers talked, which tended toward New Age–isms in passive voice.

— Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2026
Not even Jeff being annoyed at Kasandra’s drunkenness can ruin the mood.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of annoy

Verb

Irwin is uncertain if the second infestation of bed bugs last weekend were ones that weren’t caught the first time, or if a person brought new bed bugs in.

— Susan Bromley, Freep.com, 14 Aug. 2026
Not too much bugs him, but he sometimes is annoyed by his baby sister and doesn’t trust people who put pineapple on their pizza.

— Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of bug

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The only way Paul managed a point the whole game was with a 136 mph bullet to the corner that Alcaraz didn’t even bother moving for.

— Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Ohtani reported that the area from his biceps to his neck was bothering him Wednesday night, Roberts said.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of bother

Verb

More generally, the movie, directed by Elegance Bratton, is about the historical context of this murder, the conscious and organized effort by white Southern citizens and officials to intimidate, persecute, and subjugate Black people.

— Richard Brody, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026
Many see Trump as the only president to defend Nigerian Christians; his administration claims they are being persecuted by Islamist groups.

— Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of persecute

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Leftover detergent or fabric softener can irritate skin and cause itching or redness in some individuals.

— Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026
Excessive or undiluted consumption of ACV, for example, can irritate your gastrointestinal tract, erode tooth enamel, and potentially interact with certain medications, said Walker.

— Sherri Gordon, HEALTH, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of irritate

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For a time, that left the entire part of Folsom south of Highway 50 without any vehicle carrying water to put out a fire.

— James Taylor, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026
The Federal Aviation Administration immediately closed down the airport to allow a crew of about 30 to put out the fire.

— Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of put out

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