annoy
verb (used with object)
to disturb or bother (a person) in a way that displeases, troubles, or slightly irritates.
have annoyed
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present perfectof annoy.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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It would have annoyed Makram for a fleeting moment but soon South Africa's players were erupting in celebration on the balcony in the home dressing room.
From BBC ● Jun. 14, 2025
What really seems to have annoyed District officials was what it was: a setting for drag balls that drew both Blacks and Whites.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 20, 2023
There has been no official report about their arrests, which appear to be related to questions they asked at the news conference that may have annoyed the authorities.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 23, 2022
As described in the quote, “The train traffic might have annoyed Rodia’s wife, but it gave him a daily audience while building the wonder we know now as Watts Towers.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 7, 2022
The fact, if known to Quinn, would have annoyed him not the least.
From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov
