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Word: Irritate
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
mid 16th century (in the sense ‘excite, provoke’): from Latin irritat- ‘irritated’, from the verb irritare
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈɪrɪteɪt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
make (someone) annoyed or a little angry
Short Definition:make someone annoyed or little angry
Examples:- his tone irritated her
Definition:
cause inflammation or other discomfort in (a part of the body)
Short Definition:cause inflammation or other discomfort in
Examples:- sprays and polishes can irritate dry, sensitive skin
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