Word ANNOY: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

annoy

🇺🇸 [əˈnɔɪ]

Meanings

To make someone feel irritated or bothered by something, often through repeated actions or behavior. Annoyance is a common emotional reaction to something perceived as bothersome or disruptive.

Examples

• His loud chewing really annoys me during meals.
• The constant noise from the construction site annoyed the residents.
• She was annoyed by the way he interrupted her speech.

Synonyms

irritate • vex • bother

Antonyms

please • delight • satisfy