irritates

It irritates more than illuminates, partly because the characters and their motivations are all too familiar, almost typical.

It depresses the humble sufferer from its baneful effects; it irritates the passions of the unamiable.

A poor cigar irritates the throat aside from the regular effect of the tobacco, especially if there is much nitre in the wrapper.

Of course Mrs. Shadd is doing this to retain her grip, but it irritates me more than I can say to have her get it just the same.

The state of things is secured by clemency; severity represseth a few, but irritates more.

Courage under misfortune irritates the hearts of cowards, but it is pleasing to generous minds.