HACK (OFF) Synonyms: 100 Similar and Opposite Words

hack (off)

verb

Definition of hack (off)

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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Tiesi, appearing to be annoyed, received a video call from him seconds later.

— Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026
Andreu Martínez of Spain humorously said in July 2024 that the use of squirt guns was to annoy the tourists a bit.

— Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 25 July 2026

Definition of annoy

Verb

Lift sheets, curtains and cushions to check for bed bugs or signs of bed bugs before settling in.

— Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026
The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine, a law-enforcement agency known as NABU, had bugged Mindich’s apartment in Kyiv, and detectives picked up his conversations about Fire Point.

— Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026

Definition of bug

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My summer dresses will sadly be retired in the coming weeks, but a denim midi skirt is the ideal swap on days when I can’t be bothered to wear jeans.

— Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 4 Aug. 2026
While acknowledging a desire for the honor, Overeem states he's not overly bothered, having faced similar situations throughout his long career.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of bother

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In The Bacchae, Dionysus becomes violent only because his existence has been denied and his followers persecuted, and his maenads similarly become destructive only when pursued.

— Angelica Frey, JSTOR Daily, 31 July 2026
Germany and Austria have unique programs that offer citizenship to the descendants of anyone who was persecuted or feared persecution by the Nazi regime between 1933 and 1945.

— Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026

Definition of persecute

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It’s also formulated without potentially irritating ingredients like phthalates, parabens and mineral oil.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026
While retinol on its own can be irritating, especially on sensitive skin, applying it as a moisturizer can help minimize irritation and soothe the skin—a genius product, IMO.

— Anna Traver, InStyle, 31 July 2026

Definition of irritate

Verb

Larger, draggier riders, who may be able to put out more raw watts, simply do not cut through the wind as effectively.

— Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Jim Orr, president of domestic theatrical distribution for Universal, which put out both The Odyssey and Oppenheimer, agrees that the British auteur is singularly responsible for keeping the turnstiles spinning.

— Chris Lee, Vulture, 20 July 2026

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