1. The psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
   - annoyance, vexation, botheration 
2. A sudden outburst of anger
   - pique, temper 
3. (pathology) abnormal sensitivity to stimulation
   "any food produced irritation of the stomach" 
4. The neural or electrical arousal of an organ or muscle or gland
   - excitation, innervation 
5. An uncomfortable feeling of mental painfulness or distress
   - discomfort, soreness 
6. Unfriendly behaviour that causes anger or resentment
   - aggravation, provocation 
7. The act of troubling or annoying someone
   - annoyance, annoying, vexation

Derived forms: irritations

See also: irritate

Type of: abnormalcy [US], abnormality, aggression, annoyance, arousal, chafe, hurt, mental condition, mental state, mistreatment, psychological condition, psychological state, sensitisation [Brit], sensitization, suffering, vexation

Encyclopedia: Irritation

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