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
Irk
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
Common collocations
| bit | itch bit | irk bit |
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Irk and Itch. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 07, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/itch/irk
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