annoy

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de provoquer chez quelqu'un une légère colère, de l'irritation ou de l'agacement.

A verb used to express the act of causing slight anger, irritation, or disturbance to someone.

1. Irritate or botherA2formal

   To cause slight anger or irritation to someone.

   agacer, importuner

   • The constant noise from the construction site annoyed the residents.
   • His habit of tapping his pen on the desk annoyed his colleagues.
   • It annoys me when people are late without calling.

   Synonymesbotherexasperateirkirritatenettlepeeveprovokevex

   Antonymescomfortdelightgratifypleasesoothe

2. Harass or pesterB1informal

   To repeatedly disturb or bother someone, often in a persistent way.

   harceler

   • The children annoyed their mother by asking for candy repeatedly.
   • Stop annoying your sister while she's studying.
   • The telemarketer annoyed me with constant calls.

   Synonymesbadgerbedevilbotherharassharryhoundirritatenagnettlepesterplagueriletormentvex

   Antonymesappeasecomfortplacatesoothe