irk
verb (used with object)
to irritate, annoy, or exasperate.
had irked
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past perfectof irk.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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That explanation had irked Judge Wetherell, who in an order Tuesday said the releases seemed to contrast with his restraining order.
From Washington Times ● May 20, 2023
His growing reputation had irked his boss, surgeon-general Walter Wyman, who exiled him to California.
From Nature ● Apr. 23, 2019
Never mind that early in the week Kim had irked tournament officials by trying to wear his iPhone onto the driving range.
From Golf Digest ● Apr. 10, 2019
When I met with Ellison after Christmas, I asked him if Obama’s apparent preference for Perez was due to policy differences—perhaps Ellison’s outspoken opposition to the T.P.P. had irked the President.
From The New Yorker ● Feb. 19, 2017
It had irked Cole, watching his sports gear, including his dirt bike, snowmobile, bicycle, skis, and even his helmet, all sold through a newspaper ad Hke some junk at a cheap garage sale.
From "Touching Spirit Bear" by Ben Mikaelsen
