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