Meaning 1neutral · 82%
To bother someone or make them impatient and annoyed.
Natural examples
Das ständige Klopfen reizt die Nachbarn.
The constant knocking annoys the neighbors.
Seine spitze Bemerkung reizte sie zum Widerspruch.
His sharp remark provoked her to object.
Lass dich von der Kritik nicht reizen.
Don't let the criticism get to you.
Usage note
Reizen takes an accusative object here: Der Lärm reizt mich. Sich reizen lassen means to react angrily to provocation.
Mini-lesson: reizen
To bother someone or make them impatient and annoyed. Reizen takes an accusative object here: Der Lärm reizt mich. Sich reizen lassen means to react angrily to provocation.
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