an|noy´er

an|noy´er
an|noy «uh NOY», verb, noun.
–v.t.
1. to make somewhat angry; cause uneasiness to, especially by repeated acts; disturb; trouble; vex: »

The baby is always annoying his sister by pulling her hair.

SYNONYM(S): irritate, bother, tease. See syn. under worry. (Cf. ↑worry)
2. to hurt or molest: »

The bees annoyed the picnickers.

SYNONYM(S): harry.
–v.i.
to be a cause of trouble; be an upsetting influence.
–n.
Archaic. annoyance.
╂[< Anglo-French anoier, Old French enoier to weary, vex < Late Latin inodiāre make loathsome < Latin in odiō in hatred]
–an|noy´er, noun.
Usage annoy. With reference to a thing, annoyed at is used: »

I was annoyed at the interruption.

With reference to a person, annoyed with is used: »

I was annoyed with my sister again.

When it means “molested,” annoyed by is used: »

I was annoyed by hecklers during my speech.


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