Annoy (ănnoi), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Annoyed (ănnoid); 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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2. 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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