Irritation meaning

noun

1. the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed

   Synonymsannoyancevexationbotheration

2. a sudden outburst of anger

   “his temper sparked like damp firewood”

   Synonymspiquetemper

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

   Synonymsexcitationinnervation

5. an uncomfortable feeling of mental painfulness or distress

   Synonymsdiscomfortsoreness

6. unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment

   Synonymsaggravationprovocation

7. the act of troubling or annoying someone

   Synonymsannoyanceannoyingvexation