irritate
verb (used with object)
to excite to impatience or anger; annoy.
will irritate
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future tenseof irritate.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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Part polemic, part revisionist criticism, “Eve Bites Back,” as its title suggests, is sharp and aggressive, a book that will irritate, enlighten, persuade and provoke argument.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 5, 2023
"They are aware that a cut will irritate Washington, but they are managing the market."
From Reuters ● Oct. 7, 2022
The smoke produced at the Arkema plant will irritate skin, eyes and lungs, the public has been warned.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2017
It will irritate him when he is criticized from all sides for taking federal money to clean up Sandy’s mess.
From Slate ● Nov. 27, 2013
“You will irritate them. You will have them against you.”
From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
