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irritation

[ ir-i-tey-shuhn ]

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noun

the act of irritating or the state of being irritated.
something that irritates.
Physiology, Pathology.
1. the bringing of a bodily part or organ to an abnormally excited or sensitive condition.
2. the condition itself.

irritation

/ ˌɪ��ɪˈ�ٱ�ɪʃə�� /

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First recorded in 1580–90, irritation is from the Latin word ��ī��پ�ō��- (stem of ��ī��پ�ō ). See irritate, -ion

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It was only occasionally that she showed a tinge of irritation when asked about Italy's low defence spending.

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While some people don’t react at all, others experience severe skin irritation.

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But Trump's irritation with Europe is nothing new.

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Sniffing alkyl nitrites can cause skin irritation, dizziness, low blood pressure, headaches and other unpleasant side effects.

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“A group of sweet seniors shyly asked Costner to pose for a picture with them as he waited at a red light, tapping his cowboy boot in irritation.”

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