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The buzzing sound caused irritation during study time.
What does Irritation mean?
Irritation means annoyance or uncomfortable soreness.
Dictionary definition
a feeling of annoyance, or a sore or uncomfortable reaction in the body.
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Dust can cause eye irritation for some people.
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The character’s irritation grew when the problem kept happening again.
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What does irritation mean?
Irritation can mean feeling annoyed or having physical discomfort.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses irritation correctly?
A scratchy tag can cause physical discomfort.
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Which word is an antonym of irritation?
Comfort is the opposite of irritation or discomfort.
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Irritation
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ir · ih · tay · shun · strongest beat: tay
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WordIrritation.
Partnoun.
MeaningIrritation means annoyance or uncomfortable soreness.
ExampleExample: The buzzing sound caused irritation during study time.
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- Syllables
- ir · ih · tay · shun
- Strongest beat
- tay
- Ending
- shun
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on tay.
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Synonyms
Words like Irritation
annoyanceA bothered or upset feeling.
discomfortAn uncomfortable feeling.
sorenessA tender or painful feeling in the body.
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