irk
/ɜːk/verb
To annoy or mildly anger someone.
Example sentence
- “It really irks me when people talk during the movie.”
Mild and slightly bookish; crossword puzzles love it. The thing that irks you is 'irksome'.
Related words
irresoluteUnable to make up one's mind; hesitant about what to do.irateFilled with intense anger; furious.irritationA feeling of annoyance, or the condition of being annoyed.irascibleQuick to lose one's temper; easily made angry.islandA piece of land, smaller than a continent, that has water on every side.invokeTo appeal to someone or something, such as a deity or an authority, for support or guidance.