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irritation
[ ir-i-tey-shuhn ]
/ ˌɪr ɪˈteɪ ʃən /
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noun
the act of irritating or the state of being irritated.
something that irritates.
Physiology, Pathology.
- the bringing of a bodily part or organ to an abnormally excited or sensitive condition.
- the condition itself.
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Origin of irritation
WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH irritation
aggravation, annoyance, intensification, irritation , worseningWords nearby irritation
irritable heart, irritant, irritate, irritated, irritating, irritation, irritative, irrorate, irrotational, irrupt, irruption
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British Dictionary definitions for irritation
irritation
/ (ˌɪrɪˈteɪʃən) /
noun
something that irritates
the act of irritating or the condition of being irritated
Derived forms of irritation
irritative, adjectiveCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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