26984 words

irritation

4 definitions • 6 examples
1
the feeling of being angry or annoyed, or something that makes you feel like this:

Examples:

That kind of behaviour is sure to cause irritation.
Traffic noise is just one of several minor irritations (= small problems).
2
a painful or sore feeling in a part of the body:

Examples:

It is an antiseptic cream suitable for minor skin irritations.
The strap had rubbed against his skin and caused irritation.
3
something that annoys you or makes you angry:

Examples:

[ C ] minor irritations
4
a sore or reddened area on the skin or other part of the body:

Examples:

[ C ] a skin irritation

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