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annoy

Transitive VerbIntransitive Verb

Meanings

Transitive Verb

[~ someone]

To make someone feel slightly angry or impatient through repeated actions or bothersome behavior.

"The constant dripping of the faucet began to annoy him."

Transitive Verb

[~ someone with something]

To irritate or bother someone by repeatedly doing or saying something.

"She tried not to annoy her brother with constant questions about the trip."

Intransitive Verb

[~]

To be irritating or to cause a feeling of mild irritation.

"It really annoys me when people talk during a movie."

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