irritate

• Verb, das eine Handlung bezeichnet, die bei jemandem Ärger, Ungeduld oder leichten Zorn auslöst, oder die einen Körperteil reizt, entzündet oder schmerzt.

A verb used to indicate the act of causing annoyance, impatience, or mild anger in someone, or to cause a part of the body to become sore or inflamed.

1. Annoy or botherB1formal

   To cause slight anger or annoyance, especially through repeated minor actions.

   Reizen

   • The constant noise from the construction site began to irritate her.
   • His habit of tapping his pen on the desk irritates his coworkers.
   • She was irritated by the slow internet connection.

   Synonymeaggravateannoybotherexasperategallgrateirknettlepeevepesterprovokerilerufflevex

   Antonymecalmcomfortdelightpleasesoothe

2. Inflame or chafeB2formal

   To cause a part of the body to become sore, red, or swollen.

   Reizen

   • The rough fabric irritated his skin.
   • Certain chemicals can irritate the eyes and lungs.
   • The wound became irritated and started to swell.

   Synonymeabradechafeexcoriatefretgallinflamerub

   Antonymecalmhealsoothe

3. Stimulate a responseC1formal

   To cause a physiological reaction, such as movement or contraction, by applying a stimulus.

   Reizen

   • The electric current was used to irritate the muscle tissue.
   • The stimulus irritated the nerve, causing a reflex action.
   • Applying pressure can irritate the nerve endings.

   Synonymeactivateagitateexciteprovokestimulatetrigger