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irritation - Dictionary definition and meaning for irritation

IRRITATION

  • (noun) the act of troubling or annoying someone

    synonyms : annoyance , annoying , vexation

  • (noun) unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment

    synonyms : aggravation , provocation

  • (noun) an uncomfortable feeling of mental painfulness or distress

    synonyms : discomfort , soreness

  • (noun) a sudden outburst of anger

    "his temper sparked like damp firewood"

    synonyms : pique , temper

    The woman stormed out in a fit of pique. -added by naila_inlas

  • (noun) the neural or electrical arousal of an organ or muscle or gland

    synonyms : excitation , innervation

  • (noun) the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed

    synonyms : annoyance , botheration , vexation

  • (noun) (pathology) abnormal sensitivity to stimulation

    "any food produced irritation of the stomach"

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