irritation

Noun
  1. The psychological state of being irritated or annoyed (synset 114429977)
    is a type of: mental condition, mental state, psychological condition, psychological state - (psychology) a mental condition in which the qualities of a state are relatively constant even though the state itself may be dynamic
    subtypes:
    same as: annoyance, botheration, vexation
  2. A sudden outburst of anger (synset 107533707)
    "his temper sparked like damp firewood"
    is a type of: annoyance, chafe, vexation - anger produced by some annoying irritation
    same as: pique, temper
  3. (pathology) abnormal sensitivity to stimulation (synset 114554994)
    "any food produced irritation of the stomach"
    referred to in: pathology - the branch of medical science that studies the causes and nature and effects of diseases
    is a type of:
  4. The neural or electrical arousal of an organ or muscle or gland (synset 114059838)
    is a type of: arousal - a state of heightened physiological activity
    same as: excitation, innervation
  5. An uncomfortable feeling of mental painfulness or distress (synset 107511113)
    is a type of: hurt, suffering - feelings of mental or physical pain
    same as: discomfort, soreness
  6. Unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment (synset 101224279)
    is a type of: aggression - deliberately unfriendly behavior
    subtypes:
    • aggro - (informal British usage) aggravation or aggression
    • last straw - the final irritation that stretches your patience beyond the limit
    • taunt, taunting, twit - aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing
    same as: aggravation, provocation
  7. The act of troubling or annoying someone (synset 100419407)
    is a type of: mistreatment - the practice of treating (someone or something) badly
    subtypes:
    • exasperation - actions that cause great irritation (or even anger)
    • red flag - something that irritates or demands immediate action
    same as: annoyance, annoying, vexation

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