Annoy — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ə-ˈnȯi/ an·noy

Meaning & Definition of Annoy

Annoy (verb)

  1. to disturb or irritate especially by repeated acts
  2. to harass especially by quick brief attacks
  3. to cause annoyance

Annoy (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts

    "deliberately annoyed the elderly neighbor by walking across his lawn"

    similar: aggravate, bother, bug, burn (up), chafe, eat, exasperate, frost, gall, get, grate, gripe, hack (off), irk, irritate, itch, nark (British), nettle, peeve, persecute, pique, put out, rasp, rile, ruffle, spite, vex, get one's goat, get on one's nerves, get to, rub the wrong way, set one's teeth on edge, stick in one's craw, wear on
    related: hassle, heckle, nag, inflame, provoke, rouse, badger, bait, bullyrag, devil, hagride, harass, harry, pester, plague, tease, anger, antagonize, enrage, incense, infuriate, madden, rankle, roil, agitate, discomfort, discompose, disquiet, distress, exercise, freak (out), fret, perturb, undo, unhinge, unsettle, upset, worry, affront, insult, miff, offend, outrage
    near: appease, conciliate, mollify, oblige, pacify, placate, propitiate, delight, gladden, gratify, please, satisfy, assure, cheer, comfort, console, content, quiet, reassure, solace, soothe

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Annoy

The most common words with a similar meaning to Annoy:

British: nark
aggravate, bother, bug, burn (up), chafe, eat, exasperate, frost, gall, get, grate, gripe, hack (off), irk, irritate, itch, nettle, peeve, persecute, pique, put out, rasp, rile, ruffle, spite, vex, get one's goat, get on one's nerves, get to, rub the wrong way, set one's teeth on edge, stick in one's craw, wear on

Related Words for Annoy

hassle, heckle, nag, inflame, provoke, rouse, badger, bait, bullyrag, devil, hagride, harass, harry, pester, plague, tease, anger, antagonize, enrage, incense, infuriate, madden, rankle, roil, agitate, discomfort, discompose, disquiet, distress, exercise

Near Antonyms of Annoy

appease, conciliate, mollify, oblige, pacify, placate, propitiate, delight, gladden, gratify, please, satisfy, assure, cheer, comfort, console, content, quiet, reassure, solace, soothe

Word Forms of Annoy

Inflections: annoyed, annoying, annoys

Derived words: annoyer (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Annoy

Middle English anoien, from Anglo-French anuier, ennoier, from Late Latin inodiare to make loathsome, from Latin in + odium hatred odium

First known use: 14th centuryt

Frequently Asked Questions about Annoy

What does "Annoy" mean?

"Annoy" means to disturb or irritate especially by repeated acts. As a verb, it is defined as: to disturb or irritate especially by repeated acts.

What is another word for "Annoy"?

Other words for "Annoy" include aggravate, bother, bug, burn (up), chafe, eat, exasperate and frost. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Annoy" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Annoy"?

There are 77 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Annoy". Common alternatives include aggravate, bother, bug, burn (up), chafe, eat, exasperate, frost, gall and get.

How do you use "Annoy" in a sentence?

Examples of "Annoy" in a sentence: "deliberately annoyed the elderly neighbor by walking across his lawn".

Is "Annoy" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Annoy" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Annoy"?

"Annoy" is pronounced /ə-ˈnȯi/ and divided into syllables as an·noy.

What is the origin of the word "Annoy"?

"Annoy" comes from Middle English anoien, from Anglo-French anuier, ennoier, from Late Latin inodiare to make loathsome, from Latin in + odium hatred odium. First known use: 14th centuryt.

What is another word for "Annoy" meaning "to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts"?

When "Annoy" (verb) means to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts, synonyms include aggravate, bother, bug, burn (up), chafe and eat.