English dictionary
irritation
nounPronunciation
ˌɪɹɪˈteɪʃən
Audio pronunciation
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Definitions
noun
- the act of troubling or annoying someone
noun
- unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment
noun
- an uncomfortable feeling of mental painfulness or distress
noun
- a sudden outburst of anger
noun
- the neural or electrical arousal of an organ or muscle or gland
noun
- the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
noun
- (pathology) abnormal sensitivity to stimulation
Example sentences
his temper sparked like damp firewood
any food produced irritation of the stomach