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Synonyms & Similar Words
irritate
bother
annoy
vex
frustrate
exasperate
infuriate
anger
provoke
rile
gall
grate
nettle
peeve
pique
ruffle
disturb
trouble
displease
displeasure
discontent
discontentment
dissatisfy
discontented
irk
get on someone's nerves
get under someone's skin
rub the wrong way
hack off
tick off
miff
put out
rile up
tee off
burn up
Meaning of Annoy
The primary meaning of the word "annoy" is to cause slight irritation or frustration to someone.
Definitions
- To cause someone to feel slightly angry or irritated, often in a way that is persistent or repeated
- To cause someone to feel a slight but unpleasant feeling of displeasure or frustration
Etymology of Annoy
The word "annoy" comes from the Old French word "anoier", which is derived from the Latin word "inodiare", meaning "to make hateful" or "to make odious"
Historically, the word "annoy" was first used in the 15th century to describe something that causes irritation or frustration
Example Uses
- The noise from the construction site annoys me every morning
- Her constant questioning annoyed him, and he eventually stopped answering her calls
- The mosquito buzzing around my ear annoys me, can someone please turn on the fan