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annoy Synonyms

Another word for annoy

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• verb (Context 1)

To cause someone to feel slightly angry, impatient, or displeased, especially through repeated or persistent disturbances.

Usage Example

"The constant hum of the air conditioner began to irritate everyone in the study room."

Strongest
irritate
bother
vex
irk
Strong
exasperate
pester
displease
nettle
rile
rankle

Opposites of annoy

The opposite of annoy shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

please
delight
soothe
placate
appease
comfort
gratify
See all opposites of annoy

• Nearby Words

announce
announcement
announcer
annoy
annoyance
annoyed
annoyedly

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Annoy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/annoy
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