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Another word for irritating

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Adjective

  1. Troubling the nerves or peace of mind, as by repeated vexations

    See also:

    pain

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Another word for irritating

Modifier
  1. See also:

    disturbing

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Sentence Examples

  • He might be irritating at times, but he was never boring.

  • The word stung, irritating him.

  • So much for that irritating situation.

  • It was irritating most of the time, like now when he wanted to get a quick response out of one.

  • Many other substances, such as chrysarobin, mustard, pepper, &c., are also capable of irritating the skin, the effect produced varying from mere dilatation of the cutaneous vessels to destruction of tissue.

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