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irritation
(,/I/r/I/'t/eI//S//@/n )

noun (n)

  • the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed(noun.state)
    source: wordnet30
  • a sudden outburst of anger(noun.feeling)
    Synonym:
    pique, temper
    source: wordnet30
  • (pathology) abnormal sensitivity to stimulation(noun.state)
    Example:
    Any food produced irritation of the stomach.
    source: wordnet30
  • the neural or electrical arousal of an organ or muscle or gland(noun.state)
    source: wordnet30
  • an uncomfortable feeling of mental painfulness or distress(noun.feeling)
    source: wordnet30
  • unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment(noun.act)
    source: wordnet30
  • the act of troubling or annoying someone(noun.act)
    source: wordnet30
  • The act of irritating, or exciting, or the state of being irritated; excitement; stimulation, usually of an undue and uncomfortable kind; especially, excitement of anger or passion; provocation; annoyance; anger.(noun)
    source: webster1913
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