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Definition of Annoy
1. Verb. Cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations. "The performance is likely to annoy Sue"; "It irritates me that she never closes the door after she leaves"
Specialized synonyms: Get, Get Under One's Skin, Eat Into, Fret, Grate, Rankle, Peeve, Ruffle, Fret, Beset, Chevvy, Chevy, Chivvy, Chivy, Harass, Harry, Hassle, Molest, Plague, Provoke, Antagonise, Antagonize
Related verbs: Chafe
Generic synonyms: Displease
Derivative terms: Annoyance, Annoyer, Bother, Botheration, Botheration, Devilment, Devilry, Deviltry, Irritant, Irritation, Irritation, Irritation, Irritation, Vexation, Vexation, Vexer
Definition of Annoy
1. v. t. To disturb or irritate, especially by continued or repeated acts; to tease; to ruffle in mind; to vex; as, I was annoyed by his remarks.
2. n. A feeling of discomfort or vexation caused by what one dislikes; also, whatever causes such a feeling; as, to work annoy.
Definition of Annoy
1. Verb. (transitive) To disturb or irritate, especially by continued or repeated acts; to bother with unpleasant deeds. ¹
2. Verb. (intransitive) To do something to upset or anger someone; to be troublesome. ¹
3. Verb. (transitive) To molest; to harm; to injure. ¹
4. Noun. (context: now rare literary) A feeling of discomfort or vexation caused by what one dislikes. ¹
5. Noun. (context: now rare literary) That which causes such a feeling. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Annoy
1. to be troublesome to [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Annoy
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