irritation
noun
ir·ri·ta·tion
ˌir-ə-ˈtā-shən 
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2
: a condition of irritability, soreness, roughness, or inflammation of a bodily part
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Examples of irritation in a Sentence
Dad's general irritation at the incessant complaining coming from the back seat of the car.
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Short-term exposure can cause irritation, breathing difficulties and exacerbation of asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
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Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
Cover irritating clothing seams with a smooth material such as silk to avoid abrasive irritation.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 5 Jan. 2025
Sandwiching the retinol cream between layers of moisturizer may also help allay irritation.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 5 Jan. 2025
If the patch test area develops irritation, wash the castor oil off of your skin and apply a cool compress or petroleum jelly to soothe your skin.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 5 Jan. 2025
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Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
Cover irritating clothing seams with a smooth material such as silk to avoid abrasive irritation.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 5 Jan. 2025
Sandwiching the retinol cream between layers of moisturizer may also help allay irritation.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 5 Jan. 2025
If the patch test area develops irritation, wash the castor oil off of your skin and apply a cool compress or petroleum jelly to soothe your skin.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 5 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for irritation
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“Irritation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/irritation. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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irritation
noun
ir·ri·ta·tion
ˌir-ə-ˈtā-shən
1
: the act of irritating : the state of being irritated
2
Medical Definition
irritation
noun
ir·ri·ta·tion
ˌir-ə-ˈtā-shən
1
2
: a condition of irritability, soreness, roughness, or inflammation of a bodily part
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