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annoy

The correct spelling is annoy.

How to pronounce annoy

/əˈnɔɪ/
noun

IPA: /əˈnɔɪ/

Say it like: Ann-oee

The correct spelling is annoy. A feeling of discomfort or vexation caused by what one dislikes. For example: "Marc loved his sister, but when she annoyed him he wanted to switch her off."

Usage Examples

Marc loved his sister, but when she annoyed him he wanted to switch her off.

to annoy an army by impeding its march, or by a cannonade

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A feeling of discomfort or vexation caused by what one dislikes.
  2. 2.That which causes such a feeling.

verb

  1. 1.To disturb or irritate, especially by continued or repeated acts; to bother with unpleasant deeds.
  2. 2.To do something to upset or anger someone; to be troublesome.
  3. 3.To molest; to harm; to injure.

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