Irritation - Definition
irritation
n 1: the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed [syn:
irritation, annoyance, vexation, botheration]
2: a sudden outburst of anger; "his temper sparked like damp
firewood" [syn: pique, temper, irritation]
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 [syn: excitation, innervation, irritation]
5: an uncomfortable feeling of mental painfulness or distress
[syn: discomfort, soreness, irritation]
6: unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment [syn:
aggravation, irritation, provocation]
7: the act of troubling or annoying someone [syn: annoyance,
annoying, irritation, vexation]