irritate
verb (used with object)
to excite to impatience or anger; annoy.
has been irritating
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present perfect progressiveof irritate (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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The statement adds that the detention of these men has been irritating German opinion to the prejudice of relations between the two countries.
From New York Times ● Dec. 20, 2022
Mr. Trump has been irritating the White House in ways that go beyond his victory over the president’s chosen successor, Hillary Clinton.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 28, 2016
The grocers association supported the bill, partly because the patchwork of local laws has been irritating for grocers and customers.
From The New Yorker ● Oct. 3, 2014
She's been a health-care worker and now she's a full-time mother, but Gosselin is a lady whose main job of late has been irritating people and making them feel better about themselves in comparison.
From Salon ● Sep. 7, 2011
I agree with you—the interview has been irritating.
From The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 20 (of 25) by Robert Louis Stevenson
