word
Irritate
IH-rih-tayt
/ˈɪrɪˌteɪt/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
irritate
Dictionary meaning
Excite to an abnormal condition, or chafe or inflame.
Examples
- Aspirin irritates my stomach.
- Irritate the glands of a leaf.
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