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1. | [ verb ] cause annoyance in; disturb, esp. by minor irritations | |
Synonyms: | bother annoy irritate vex nettle devil get_at gravel chafe nark get_to rag | |
Examples: | : "Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers me" "It irritates me that she never closes the door after she leaves" |
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Related terms: | displease harass antagonize ruffle torment get grate peeve fret chafe botheration mischief annoyance pique tease irritant aggravation annoyance | |
2. | [ verb ] make turbid by stirring up the sediments of | |
Synonyms: | roil | |
Related terms: | agitate muddle | |
Similar spelling: |
riley rill riel rial riyal Riolo Riehl Rielly Riehle |