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   irritation

   /ˌɪrɪˈteɪʃn/

   noun

   • 1. the state of feeling annoyed, impatient, or slightly angry: "much to my irritation, Chris fell asleep" Similar annoyanceinfuriationexasperationvexationindignationimpatiencecrossnessdispleasureresentmentgallchagrinpiqueangerragefurywrathoutragetemperinformal:aggravationliterary:ireOpposite delight
   • ▪ a thing that annoys or irritates someone: "the minor irritations of life" Similar irritantsource of irritationsource of vexationannoyancesource of annoyancethorn in someone's side/fleshpinprickpestbothertrialtormentplagueinconveniencenuisancebugbearmenaceinformal:aggravationpeevepainpain in the neckbindboreheadachehasslenyaffskelfpain in the buttnudnikburr in/under someone's saddlefair cownarkvulgar slang:pain in the arsepain in the assOpposite pleasure
   • 2. inflammation or other discomfort in a body part caused by reaction to an irritant substance: "some chemicals cause a direct irritation to the skin leading to dermatitis"
   • ▪ the stimulation of an organism, cell, or organ to produce an active response.

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin irritatio(n-), from the verb irritare (see irritate).

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   the feeling of being angry or annoyed, or something that makes you feel like this: That kind of behaviour is sure to cause irritation. Traffic noise is just one of several minor irritations (= small problems). Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. someone or something that annoys you.

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   noun. ir· ri· ta· tion ˌir-ə-ˈtā-shən. Synonyms of irritation. 1. a. : the state of being irritated. b. : something that irritates. c. : the act of irritating. 2. : a condition of irritability, soreness, roughness, or inflammation of a bodily part. Synonyms. aggravation. aggro [ British] annoyance. botheration. exasperation. frustration. grief.

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   Irritation definition: the act of irritating or the state of being irritated.. See examples of IRRITATION used in a sentence.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishIRRITATION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Irritation is a feeling of annoyance, especially when something is happening that you cannot easily stop or control.

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   An irritation is a situation or action that annoys someone — emotionally or physically. Your off-key singing in the car might be an irritation to the driver, or that poison ivy could be an irritation as well.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryIRRITATION | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   the feeling of being angry or annoyed, or something that makes you feel like this: That kind of behavior is sure to cause irritation. Traffic noise is just one of several minor irritations (= small problems). Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. anger He vented his anger by kicking the door.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishirritation noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of irritation noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   n. 1. a. The act of irritating: the prankster's irritation of the others in the dorm. b. The condition of being irritated; vexation: honked the horn with irritation at the delay. 2. A source of irritation: Their constant talking is an irritation to people who are reading. 3. An inflammatory reaction of a bodily part. 4.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryIRRITATE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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    to make someone angry or annoyed: After a while her behavior really began to irritate me. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. to make someone angry. anger It angers me that governments never do anything to eradicate the problem. infuriate It infuriates me to hear of drug use in sports.

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    irritation meaning, definition, what is irritation: the feeling of being annoyed about somet...: Learn more.