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Meaning of 'annoy' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Annoy [ n.]
- To disturb or irritate, especially by continued or repeated acts; to tease; to ruffle in mind; to vex; as, I was annoyed by his remarks.
- To molest, incommode, or harm; as, to annoy an army by impeding its march, or by a cannonade.
- A feeling of discomfort or vexation caused by what one dislikes; also, whatever causes such a feeling; as, to work annoy.

Meaning of 'annoy' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . annoy [ v]
Meaning (1):
- cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
Example in sentence:
  • It irritates me that she never closes the door after she leaves;
  • Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers me

Nearby Words:

ann anna annal annalist annalistic annalize annals annat annates annats

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