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ir·ri·ta·tion

irritation

 
pronunciation:
I rih teI shn
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: the act of irritating, or that which irritates.
His irritation of the cat made it run away.The buzzing of the flies was an irritation.
definition 2: the condition of being irritated.
She didn't like his jokes, and her irritation showed on her face.
definition 3: inflammation or soreness of a tissue, or the act of causing this condition.
The cream will take away the irritation of the skin.
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