Irritate

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Expressing AnnoyancePlay
Use 'irritate' to describe actions or behaviors that are annoying but not extremely upsetting. SlideChewing with an open mouth can irritate people nearby.
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Subtle DisturbancePlay
'Irritate' suggests a smaller, often continuous disturbance rather than a single, intense action. SlideHis habit of interrupting me mid-sentence really irritates me.