annoy
Translation
to annoy, to irritate, to bother
Examples
His constant tapping started to annoy me.
His constant tapping started to annoy me.
Please don't annoy your little sister.
Please don't annoy your little sister.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) to make (sb.) a little angry His loud music annoys the neighbors.
Similar Words
Synonyms: irritate, bother, vex, pester; Antonyms: please, soothe, delight
Etymology
From Old French 'enoiier' (to weary, vex), from 'enoi' (annoyance).
Memory Tips
It sounds a bit like 'a noise'. A constant noise can certainly *annoy* you.