irritate
/ˈɪr.ɪ.teɪt/
verb
- To make someone feel annoyed or angry.
- His habit of tapping his pen on the desk irritated his classmates.
- It irritates me when people don't say thank you.
- The constant noise from the construction site began to irritate the residents.
- To cause a part of the body to become sore, red, or itchy.
- Smoke from the fire irritated her eyes.
- Wearing wet socks for too long can irritate your feet.
- The rough fabric can irritate sensitive skin.