annoy
verb (used with object)
to disturb or bother (a person) in a way that displeases, troubles, or slightly irritates.
annoys
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present tense formof annoy (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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And reacting online to the clip of Owen, another parent wrote: "Parents and potential parents do not listen to this man. Tell your kids you love them everyday, even when it annoys them."
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026
That is the kind of talk that annoys Meyer, who noted the San Diego Padres used to take from the revenue-sharing fund and now pay into it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 2026
Pay the extra money to fix the patio if it annoys you, and let go of your frustration around the guy who did not do the job properly.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 17, 2026
"It annoys me that I have to do that, but it's a trick that works," she says.
From BBC ● Mar. 11, 2026
I lie because my mother’s concern annoys me.
From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed
