annoy
Translation
to annoy, to irritate, to bother
Examples
His constant tapping began to annoy me.
His constant tapping began to annoy me.
Don't annoy your little sister.
Don't annoy your little sister.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) to make (sb.) slightly angry or impatient His constant tapping began to annoy me.
Similar Words
Synonyms: irritate, bother, vex; Antonyms: please, soothe, delight
Etymology
From Old French 'anoier' (to tire, vex), from Latin 'inodiare' (to make hateful).
Memory Tips
Imagine 'a noise' that begins to 'annoy' you.