IRRITATE Meaning and
Definition
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Irritate is a verb that refers to the act of causing annoyance, anger, or frustration in someone or something. It is a term used to describe the action or effect of provoking a state of irritation or irritation itself. When something irritates, it stimulates a feeling of displeasure or annoyance, often resulting in discomfort or frustration.
To irritate is to provoke or incite a reaction that disturbs one's peace of mind or tranquility. This can be achieved through various means, such as by repeatedly making an unpleasant noise, engaging in repetitive behavior that tests one's patience, or repeatedly questioning or challenging someone in a confrontational manner. One can also irritate someone by deliberately disregarding their wishes or attempting to provoke them emotionally.
Any action, situation, or external stimulus that causes annoyance or discomfort can be considered an irritant. This can range from physical irritants like harsh chemicals, allergens, or loud noise, to social irritants such as rudeness, insensitivity, or constant interruptions in conversation.
The term irritate is often used interchangeably with words like annoy, vex, exasperate, or provoke. It encompasses a wide range of behaviors, emotions, or physical responses that lead to a sense of irritation. Therefore, to irritate is to evoke a negative reaction characterized by annoyance, anger, or frustration.
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A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
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To make angry or fretful; to provoke or exasperate; to inflame or excite heat in, as the flesh or skin.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of IRRITATE
The word "irritate" derives from the Latin verb "irritare", which means to excite or provoke. In Latin, "irritare" is formed from the base word "irritus", meaning enraged or excited, which originates from the verb "ire", meaning to go. The word "irritate" entered Middle English from Latin around the 15th century, carrying the sense of provoking or annoying someone.
Similar spelling words for IRRITATE
- ARDIET,
- irrigate,
- ARTEDA,
- wardite,
- ardudwy,
- Arrowheaded,
- ardito,
- ARTDT,
- arditti,
- re-warded,
- wariated,
- wherreted,
- Warded,
- Erudiate,
- AIRDET,
- irritating,
- Irrigated,
- strongly-worded,
- ERUDIT,
- iridoid,
- orated,
- orotate,
- weasel-worded,
- Eradiate,
- yeartide,
- irritates,
- erdut,
- arrided,
- Warted,
- erdite,
- whirreted,
- EURODAD,
- ARRETTED,
- in-erudite,
- Arietate,
- iron-worded,
- ardeidae,
- Aurited,
- irritative,
- re-worded,
- airheaded,
- aerated,
- arduity,
- airdate,
- earded,
- aretted,
- iridite,
- WAYRTTD,
- Wardwit,
- Aurated,
- yearded,
- yerded,
- aridity,
- arteta,
- artaud,
- airted,
- worrited,
- wartweed,
- sharp-worded,
- weirded,
- ardaite,
- IRTTT,
- arditi,
- ORTAID,
- Worded,
- strong-worded,
- year dot,
- Irritatio,
- irritation,
- irritated,
- ardita,
- erudite,
- EIRData,
- eroded,
- yarded,
- wherrited,
- aureated,
- Awarded,
- yirded,
- airtight,
- irradiate,
- wordhood,
- ordet,
- IRTAD,
- IRDATA,
- ARTEID,
- artadi,
- multi-awarded.
Conjugate verb Irritate
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CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE
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CONDITIONAL PRESENT
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CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE
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