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irked

ADJECTIVE
annoyed
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Antonyms




ADJECTIVE
grumbling
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONG




ADJECTIVE
provoked
Synonyms
WEAK
Antonyms






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Sanchez also dangled the prospect of a massive port deal for American investors -- one that would rival a Chinese port concession at Chancay north of Lima that has long irked the White House.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

They announced the search for a new jersey patch sponsor and sent out season ticket renewal notices that irked fans facing high markups.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Hegseth was also reportedly irked by Phelan communicating directly on the matter with Trump, which Hegseth took to be a slight.

From Salon • May 1, 2026

But it was the removal of wartime leader Churchill that particularly irked politicians.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

It irked Ifemelu that Bartholomew was not interested in the son of the woman he was courting, and did not bother to pretend that he was.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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