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3 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Annoy \An*noy"\, n. [OE. anoi, anui, OF anoi, anui, enui, fr L. in odio hatred (esse alicui in odio, Cic.). See {Ennui}, {Odium}, {Noisome}, {Noy}.] A feeling of discomfort or vexation caused by what one dislikes; also whatever causes such a feeling; as to work annoy. Worse than Tantalus' is her annoy. --Shak. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Annoy \An*noy"\ ([a^]n*noi"), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Annoyed} ([a^]n*noid"); p. pr & vb n. {Annoying}.] [OE. anoien anuien OF anoier anuier F. ennuyer fr OF anoi, anui, enui, annoyance, vexation, F. ennui. See {Annoy}, n.] To disturb or irritate, especially by continued or repeated acts to tease; to ruffle in mind; to vex; as I was annoyed by his remarks. Say what can more our tortured souls annoy Than to behold, admire, and lose our joy? --Prior. 2. To molest, incommode, or harm; as to annoy an army by impeding its march, or by a cannonade. Syn: To molest; vex; trouble; pester; embarrass; perplex; tease. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: annoy v : cause annoyance in disturb, esp. by minor irritations: "Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers me"; "It irritates me that she never closes the door after she leaves" [syn: {rag}, {get to}, {bother}, {get at}, {irritate}, {rile}, {nark}, {nettle}, {gravel}, {vex}, {devil}]
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