Delight and Irk

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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Irk is an antonym for delight in please topic.

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

Usage example: she irked her friend by chewing her gum loudly during the movie

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Delight is an antonym for irk in aggravate topic.

Nearby Words: irksome, irking

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