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irritate

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/ˈɪrɪteɪt/ · ir-ri-tate

To cause annoyance or discomfort to someone or something.

Meanings

verbformal

To cause annoyance or discomfort to someone or something.

کسی یا کسی چیز کو پریشان یا تنگ کرنا۔

پریشان کرنا

pareshan karna

Synonyms

annoyvexbotherخلل ڈالنااذیت دیناتنگ کرنا

Antonyms

calmsoothepleaseپرامن کرناسکون دیناخوش کرنا

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.

Easily Confused With

agitate:Agitate generally implies a more intense form of disturbance or emotional unrest.

Word Family

irritation
nounپریشانی
irritant
nounپریشان کن چیز

See Also

💡 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.