Meaning & use
irritate
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to make someone annoyed or impatient, or to cause a part of the body to become sore or inflamed.
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The constant dripping faucet irritated him all night.
The wool sweater irritated her skin, leaving it red and itchy.
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Works for both emotional annoyance and physical soreness, so context determines which sense applies.
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