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   Ir·ri·ta·tion

   /ˌirəˈtāSH(ə)n/

   

   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).

   Scrabble Points: 10

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2. 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.

3. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › irritationIrritation - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of irritation. noun. the act of troubling or annoying someone. synonyms: annoyance, annoying, vexation. see more. noun. the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed. synonyms: annoyance, botheration, vexation. see more. noun. an uncomfortable feeling of mental painfulness or distress. synonyms: discomfort, soreness. see more.

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › irritateIrritate Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of IRRITATE is to provoke impatience, anger, or displeasure in : annoy. How to use irritate in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Irritate.

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

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   4 days ago · Irritation is a feeling of annoyance, especially when something is happening that you cannot easily stop or control. For the first time Leonard felt irritation at her methods. He tried not to let his irritation show as he blinked in the glare of the television lights. Synonyms: annoyance, anger, fury, resentment More Synonyms of irritation.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › irritationIrritation - definition of irritation by The Free Dictionary

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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.

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

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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.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryIRRITATION definition in American English | Collins English ...

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   3 days ago · 1. uncountable noun. Irritation is a feeling of annoyance, especially when something is happening that you cannot easily stop or control. He tried not to let his irritation show as he blinked in the glare of the television lights. Synonyms: annoyance, anger, fury, resentment More Synonyms of irritation. 2. countable noun.