irritation
noun
ir·ri·ta·tion
ˌir-ə-ˈtā-shən 
1
2
: a condition of irritability, soreness, roughness, or inflammation of a bodily part
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Examples of irritation in a Sentence
Dad's general irritation at the incessant complaining coming from the back seat of the car.
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Avoid scratching the bite to prevent further irritation and infection and make sure to keep the area clean and dry and monitor for signs of infection indicated by increasing redness or swelling.
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Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 2 May 2024
Short-term exposure often causes eye and nose irritation, as well as headaches and nausea.
—Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 29 Apr. 2024
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Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 2 May 2024
Short-term exposure often causes eye and nose irritation, as well as headaches and nausea.
—Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 29 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for irritation
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“Irritation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/irritation. Accessed 5 May. 2024.
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irritation
noun
ir·ri·ta·tion
ˌir-ə-ˈtā-shən
1
: the act of irritating : the state of being irritated
2
Medical Definition
irritation
noun
ir·ri·ta·tion
ˌir-ə-ˈtā-shən
1
2
: a condition of irritability, soreness, roughness, or inflammation of a bodily part
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