(~s)
1.
Irritation is a feeling of annoyance, especially when something is happening that you cannot easily stop or control.
He tried not to let his ~ show as he blinked in the glare of the television lights.
= annoyance
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2.
An ~ is something that keeps annoying you.
Don’t allow a minor ~ in the workplace to mar your ambitions...
= annoyance
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3.
Irritation in a part of your body is a feeling of slight pain and discomfort there.
These oils may cause ~ to sensitive skins...
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