Annoy
Annoy verb - To disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts.
Usage example: deliberately annoyed the elderly neighbor by walking across his lawn
Itch
Itch verb - To disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts.
Usage example: don't let her snide put-downs itch you—just ignore her
Common collocations
| bit | annoy bit | itch bit |
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