Delight and Irritate

Opposite meaning words

Delight verb - To give satisfaction to.

Usage example: the news that you had won the Pulitzer delighted us beyond words

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Irritate is an antonym for delight.

Irritate verb - To disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts.

Usage example: constant chatter irritated the student, who was trying to concentrate on a hard assignment

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Delight is an antonym for irritate in topics: upset, hurt.

delight audience

irritate audience

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