How to Use irritate in a Sentence

irritate

verb

• Harsh soaps can irritate the skin.
• The other passengers were irritated by the child's rudeness.
• It's his arrogance that really irritates me.
• All of the items are made of polyester satin which won’t irritate your skin or snag your hair.
  — Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 15 Nov. 2023
• These are the little things that irritate the hell out of me.
  — Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 7 June 2023
• Keep in Mind The scent is very strong and can be irritating.
  — Kaitlyn McInnis, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Jan. 2024
• Note that the strength of this treatment could sting or irritate skin.
  — Nicole Saporita, Good Housekeeping, 20 June 2023
• Lastly, make sure that the Achilles notch of the shoe does not irritate the back portion of your heel (the Achilles tendon).
  — Brett Williams, Men's Health, 15 Nov. 2022
• And even those that are safe for down there can still irritate — or burn — your skin if left on for too long.
  — Leah Campano, Seventeen, 9 Feb. 2023
• The pair comes in a pack of four up to 13P and features a tagless design that won't irritate your skin.
  — Courtney Leiva, Peoplemag, 8 Sep. 2023
• The Lakers don’t want any piece of this irritating cowbell of a team in the playoffs.
  — Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2024
• But seeing you in a tank top in front of the piano might irritate some people.
  — Billboard Italy, Billboard, 28 Sep. 2023
• And, if so, what kind of substance irritates its victims to death?
  — Siddhartha Mukherjee, The New Yorker, 11 Dec. 2023
• Using only soap can harm and irritate the skin on your face.
  — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 1 Apr. 2022
• Be sure to use a mild soap and avoid using any flea shampoo, as this could irritate your dog's skin.
  — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 19 Oct. 2022
• Cut daffodils exude a thick sap that can irritate the skin.
  — Adrian Higgins, Washington Post, 20 Sep. 2021
• That was the aspect of mask-wearing that seemed to irritate people most.
  — Washington Post, 19 Apr. 2022
• Always do a patch test on your wrist or neck to make sure that the formula doesn’t irritate your skin.
  — Daley Quinn, Health, 17 Apr. 2023
• The downside, though, is that some found the high collar irritating.
  — goodhousekeeping.com, 25 May 2023
• When inhaled, the gas can also cause headaches and irritate a person’s eyes, nose and throat.
  — Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 17 Mar. 2023
• This eye cream has not irritated me one bit and it’s been once month since using.
  — Lindy Segal, harpersbazaar.com, 16 May 2023
• Dress them in soft fabrics and light layers that won't irritate their skin.
  — Parents Editors, Parents, 25 Oct. 2023
• But velellas have small stingers that can irritate a dog’s mouth and stomach.
  — Julia Daye, Sacramento Bee, 21 May 2024
• There are many substances that can irritate the bladder, and vitamins are on the list.
  — Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 26 Apr. 2022
• The curtains also create a noise that is irritating to the carp.
  — Carolyn Hagler, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 May 2023
• If that’s the case, opt for this mineral option that won’t irritate your skin.
  — ELLE, 24 June 2022
• Test Kitchen Tip Chile peppers contain oils that can irritate your skin and eyes.
  — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2023
• If bugs are irritating to many of us, why is losing them a problem?
  — Benji Jones, Vox, 18 Sep. 2024
• Use mild products: Avoid skin products that can irritate, such as toners, astringents, and exfoliants.
  — Mark Gurarie, Health, 28 Oct. 2024
• Rochester recommends baby shampoo to get your hair and makeup brushes grease-free and without any additives that may irritate sensitive face skin.
  — Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024

Last Updated: 9 Dec 2024