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irritate Synonyms

Another word for irritate

Choosing another word for irritate depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To make someone feel annoyed, impatient, or mildly angry.

Usage Example

"The constant tapping of his pen on the desk began to annoy the other students in the library."

Strongest
annoy
bother
vex
irk
Strong
exasperate
nettle
peeve
rile
aggravate
infuriate

• verb (Context 2)

To cause inflammation, soreness, or physical discomfort in a part of the body.

Usage Example

"Harsh laundry detergents and synthetic fabrics can easily inflame sensitive skin."

Strongest
inflame
Strong
chafe
gall
raw

Opposites of irritate

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

soothe
appease
pacify
relieve
placate
please
heal
delight
See all opposites of irritate

• Nearby Words

irritably
irritancy
irritant
irritate
irritatedly
irritating
irritatingly

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