irritation
/ˌɪɹɪtˈeɪʃən/ · 4 syllables
Meaning
noun
- the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
- a sudden outburst of anger
“his temper sparked like damp firewood” - (pathology) abnormal sensitivity to stimulation
“any food produced irritation of the stomach” - the neural or electrical arousal of an organ or muscle or gland
- an uncomfortable feeling of mental painfulness or distress
- unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment
- the act of troubling or annoying someone
Synonyms for irritation
Words that rhyme with irritation
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