Annoy and Captivate

Opposite meaning words

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

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Captivate is an antonym for annoy.

Nearby Words: annoyance, annoying

Captivate verb - To attract or delight as if by magic.

Usage example: the clown captivated the toddlers with his balloon tricks

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Annoy is an antonym for captivate in attract topic.

Nearby Words: captivating, captive, captivity

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Captivate and Annoy. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 31, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/annoy/captivate

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