irritate
intermediateB1/ˈɪrɪteɪt/ · ir-ri-tate
To cause annoyance or discomfort to someone or something.
Meanings
To cause annoyance or discomfort to someone or something.
کسی یا کسی چیز کو پریشان یا تنگ کرنا۔
پریشان کرنا
pareshan karna
Common Collocations
- irritate skin
- irritate someone
- irritate a nerve
Example Sentences
The loud music can irritate the neighbors.
اونچی موسیقی پڑوسیوں کو پریشان کر سکتی ہے۔
Aunchi moseeqi paraisioun ko pareshan kar sakti hai.
His constant interruptions began to irritate me.
اس کی مسلسل مداخلتیں مجھے پریشان کرنے لگیں۔
Us ki musalsal mudakhlatain mujhe pareshan karne lagi.
Certain chemicals can irritate the eyes.
خاص کیمیکل آنکھوں کو پریشان کر سکتے ہیں۔
Khaas chemical aankhon ko pareshan kar sakte hain.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'irritate' like a mosquito that buzzes around and annoys you.
Imagine someone tapping your shoulder repeatedly, making you feel irritated.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "irritare" — to provoke, to rouse
First known use: 15th century
The word evolved from Latin into Middle English, retaining the meaning of provoking discomfort or annoyance.