irritation
(noun)
noun
1. the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
Similar word(s): annoyance, botheration, vexation
Definition categories: state
2. a sudden outburst of anger
Similar word(s): pique, temper
Definition categories: feeling, annoyance, chafe, vexation
3. (pathology) abnormal sensitivity to stimulation
- any food produced irritation of the stomach
Definition categories: state, abnormality, sensitisation, sensitization
4. the neural or electrical arousal of an organ or muscle or gland
Similar word(s): excitation, innervation
Definition categories: state, arousal
5. an uncomfortable feeling of mental painfulness or distress
Similar word(s): discomfort, soreness
Definition categories: feeling, hurt, suffering
6. unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment
Similar word(s): aggravation, provocation
Definition categories: act, aggression
7. the act of troubling or annoying someone
Similar word(s): annoyance, annoying, vexation
Definition categories: act, mistreatment