hack (off)

verb

Definition of hack (off)next
as in to annoy
to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts people who ask blatantly stupid questions really hack me off

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hack (off)
  1. annoy
  2. bug
  3. bother
  4. persecute
  5. irritate
  6. put out
  7. get
Verb
  • Examples of structural issues include being easily annoyed by other people’s demands and stories about their daily activities.
    Courtney Smith, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
  • The report said the mailings annoyed and confused some voters.
    Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 2 Nov. 2024
Definition of annoy
Verb
  • Green and his team bug their investors incessantly for help getting introduced to companies or for mentorship and advice for businesses already in their portfolio.
    Hank Tucker, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
  • The inability to do anything against the Braves in extra innings will probably be the defining series of the season, but there’s something about this one that should bug you more than most.
    Grant Brisbee, The Athletic, 26 Aug. 2024
Definition of bug
Verb
  • Jeff Beal, owner of the Cigar Vault, said the business uses a ventilation system that recycles the air, so patrons of nearby businesses should not be bothered by the cigar smoke.
    Rachel Royster, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • They cannot be bothered with solving the day-to-day needs-to-survive of their charges.
    Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
Definition of bother
Verb
  • Trump made no secret during his campaign of his desire to persecute his political enemies.
    Michelle Goldberg, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
  • Christians represent a large and powerful majority of the U.S. population, making any claims that Christians are being persecuted in this country laughable.
    Donovan McAbee, TIME, 28 Oct. 2024
Definition of persecute
Verb
  • Sulfur dioxide, a toxic gas emitted during volcanic eruptions, can irritate the respiratory system, the eyes and skin, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
    Ty Roush, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
  • However, their acid can sometimes irritate a sore throat.
    Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of irritate
Verb
  • The Democratic Party should be put out of its misery.
    Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
  • The firm put out an analysis in late September of U.S. companies with the greatest degree of China exposure: Ford, Carrier, Apple, Tesla, Coca Cola, Cummins, RTX Corporation, Honeywell, Walt Disney and Caterpillar.
    Sonia Heng,Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of put out
Verb
  • Sign up for our free Royals newsletter to get the latest updates on Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle and more!
    Simon Perry, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
  • Musk settled with the SEC, agreeing to pay a $20 million fine, step down as chairman, and agree to get a lawyer's approval before posting about Tesla.
    Rachel Barber, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
Definition of get
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