annoy

an-noy · verb

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Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    To cause slight anger, irritation, or displeasure to someone.

  2. 2.

    To harass or disturb repeatedly.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    annoy someone to death — To irritate someone extremely.
  • •
    get annoyed — To become irritated or bothered.

Related words

Antonyms: calm, delight, please, soothe
See also: annoyance, annoyed, annoying, irritate
Synonyms: bother, irritate, pester, vex

Etymology

From Old French anoier ("to weary, vex, annoy"), from Late Latin phrase in odio ("in hatred"), as in est mihi in odio ("it is hateful to me"). The Latin odium means "hatred."