irk
verb (used with object)
to irritate, annoy, or exasperate.
has irked
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present perfectof irk (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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That circumvention of Iran’s control has irked domestic critics of the preliminary peace deal with the U.S., which primarily aimed to reopen the strait and take pressure off oil prices.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
That has irked Turkey, which supported the rebels now controlling Syria.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 6, 2025
The approach is one that has irked US lawmakers.
From BBC ● Mar. 14, 2024
The idea of millionaires getting unemployment payments has irked lawmakers for years.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 14, 2023
Same is true of Sherman, who has irked thousands of 12s over the years, yet still received a booming ovation at a Seattle charity basketball event last year.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 24, 2023
