Synonyms for Irritate & Similar Words
Definition of irritate
- verb
- cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations; "Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers me"; "It irritates me that she never closes the door after she leaves"
- excite to an abnormal condition, or chafe or inflame; "Aspirin irritates my stomach"
- excite to some characteristic action or condition, such as motion, contraction, or nervous impulse, by the application of a stimulus; "irritate the glands of a leaf"
9 synonyms found
Writing tips for "irritate"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like annoy, bother, devil can replace "irritate" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
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"Irritate" in song lyrics
See how irritate is used in real songs:
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"tastebud irritate"
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