Associations to the word «Annoy»

Wiktionary

ANNOY, verb. (transitive) To disturb or irritate, especially by continued or repeated acts; to bother with unpleasant deeds.
ANNOY, verb. (intransitive) To do something to upset or anger someone; to be troublesome.
ANNOY, verb. (transitive) To molest; to harm; to injure.
ANNOY, noun. (now rare) (literary) A feeling of discomfort or vexation caused by what one dislikes.
ANNOY, noun. (now rare) (literary) That which causes such a feeling.

Dictionary definition

ANNOY, verb. Cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations; "Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers me"; "It irritates me that she never closes the door after she leaves".

Wise words

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