noun
- The psychological state of being irritated or annoyed.
- synonyms: annoyance, vexation, botheration
- A sudden outburst of anger.
- usage: "his temper sparked like damp firewood"
- Pathology) abnormal sensitivity to stimulation. (
- usage: "any food produced irritation of the stomach"
- The neural or electrical arousal of an organ or muscle or gland.
- synonyms: excitation, innervation
- An uncomfortable feeling of mental painfulness or distress.
- synonyms: discomfort, soreness
- Unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment.
- synonyms: aggravation, provocation
- The act of troubling or annoying someone.
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