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abirritated

v.
C2 Proficiency abir·ri·tat·ed

v. to make someone feel angry or annoyed. It is a formal way to describe causing irritation or frustration in another person.

v. to cause irritation, annoyance, or frustration in another person. Often used in formal or literary contexts to describe the effect of an action or situation on a person's temper.


SIMPLE

The constant noise from the construction site abirritated the residents.

CONTEXTUAL

The manager's refusal to listen to the staff's concerns abirritated the team and led to a strike.

COMPLEX

The relentless criticism from the press abirritated the candidate, who had previously maintained a calm and professional demeanor throughout the campaign.

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