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irking
noun as in harassment
noun as in provocation
noun as in umbrage
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Example Sentences
He is known for his fiery speeches, and leading protests in unconventional ways against alleged government excesses, often irking authorities.
And Mr Putin might realise it’s not worth irking China, which buys Russian oil and gas, and remains a crucial ally in a world that has isolated him.
Green Day rang in the new year by irking the richest man in the world.
The Trump campaign has had some fun irking his rivals.
Trump mentioned the disclaimer more than a dozen times, at one point irking Engoron, whose pretrial ruling found that the clause didn’t insulate Trump from liability.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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