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.
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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