Synonyms:
annoy, rag, get_to, bother, get_at, irritate, rile, nark, nettle, gravel, vex, chafe, devil
Meaning: cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations; "Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers me"; "It irritates me that she never closes the door after she leaves"
Synonyms:
irritate
Meaning: excite to an abnormal condition, or chafe or inflame; "Aspirin irritates my stomach"
Usage examples
It was enough to irritate a meeker man than he; for it was foundering almost within the port.
"Not even one hour," cried his wife passionately; and her husband, seeing that advice would only irritate her more, remained silent.
Polina was not at all pleased at my questions; I could see that she was doing her best to irritate me with the brusquerie of her answers.