IRRITATION as NOUN

  1. Meaning
    • the act of troubling or annoying someone
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) irritation is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  2. Meaning
    • unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) irritation is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  3. Meaning
    • an uncomfortable feeling in some part of the body
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) irritation is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  4. Meaning
    • a sudden outburst of anger
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • his temper sparked like damp firewood
    Hypernyms(s) irritation is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  5. Meaning
    • the neural or electrical arousal of an organ or muscle or gland
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) irritation is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  6. Meaning
    • the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) irritation is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  7. Meaning
    • (pathology) abnormal sensitivity to stimulation
    Usage Example(s)
    • any food produced irritation of the stomach
    Hypernyms(s) irritation is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)