SET ONE'S TEETH ON EDGE Synonyms: 100 Similar and Opposite Words

set one's teeth on edge

phrase

Definition of set one's teeth on edge next

as in annoy

to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts The construction sounds outside are setting everyone's teeth on edge today.

Synonyms & Similar Words

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annoy
bug
bother
irritate
persecute
wear on
put out
get to
get
eat
burn (up)
spite
aggravate
stick in one's craw
get one's goat
get on one's nerves
grate
anger
frost
hack (off)
ruffle
worry
itch
gall
gripe
rub the wrong way
exasperate
nettle
plague
rile
peeve
vex
infuriate
pique
nark
rasp
irk
chafe
tease
insult
provoke
upset
nag
hassle
ballyrag
harass
bullyrag
offend
rouse
devil
enflame
enrage
distress
bait
badger
heckle
outrage
exercise
antagonize
inflame
discomfort
hagride
incense
unsettle
harry
pester
disquiet
freak (out)
undo
roil
agitate
rankle
affront
discompose
perturb
madden
unhinge
fret
miff

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

satisfy
content
please
delight
appease
oblige
placate
quiet
comfort
console
mollify
pacify
conciliate
gratify
assure
propitiate
cheer
solace
reassure
soothe
gladden

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“Set one's teeth on edge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set%20one%27s%20teeth%20on%20edge. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.

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