irrate Definition
- 1to make someone very angry
- 2to become very angry
Using irrate: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "irrate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The customer's complaint irrated the manager.
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He was irrated by the constant interruptions.
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Her behavior irrated me to no end.
irrate Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with irrate
irrate someone's nerves
to annoy or bother someone greatly
Example
Her constant whistling irrated my nerves.
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The repeated delays in the project irrated him to the point of madness.
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The injustice of the situation irrated her beyond measure.
Summary: irrate in Brief
'Irrate' [ˈɪreɪt] is a verb that means to make someone very angry or to become very angry. It is often used in situations where someone is annoyed or bothered, as in 'Her behavior irrated me to no end.' The phrase 'irrate someone's nerves' means to annoy or bother someone greatly, while 'irrate to the point of madness' implies making someone so angry that they become irrational or lose control.
