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Meaning of irritation in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌɪrəˈteɪʃ(ə)n/

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  1. Noun

    irritation

    Etymology

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

    Definitions

    1. the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
  2. 2. a sudden outburst of anger

    Examples

    • « his temper sparked like damp firewood »
  3. 3. (pathology) abnormal sensitivity to stimulation

    Examples

    • « any food produced irritation of the stomach »
  4. 4. the neural or electrical arousal of an organ or muscle or gland
  5. 5. an uncomfortable feeling in some part of the body
  6. 6. unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment
  7. 7. the act of troubling or annoying someone

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