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    Annoy , v. t. [imp. & p. p. Annoyed ; 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.
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    Say, what can more our tortured souls annoy
    Than to behold, admire, and lose our joy?
    Prior.

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    1. To molest, incommode, or harm; as, to annoy an army by impeding its march, or by a cannonade.
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      Syn. -- To molest; vex; trouble; pester; embarrass; perplex; tease.
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    Annoy , 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.
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    Worse than Tantalus' is her annoy.
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