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irritation

/ˌɪɹɪˈteɪʃən/

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noun

Irritation, agacement

The act of irritating or annoying

Examples :

"What irritation causes you to be so moody?"

Quelle irritation te rend si lunatique ?

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noun

Irritation, agacement

The state of being irritated

Examples :

"The constant noise from the construction site caused a noticeable irritation among the neighbors. "

Le bruit constant du chantier a causé un agacement notable chez les voisins.

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noun

Irritation, excitation

The act of exciting, or the condition of being excited to action, by stimulation; -- as, the condition of an organ of sense, when its nerve is affected by some external body; especially, the act of exciting muscle fibers to contraction, by artificial stimulation; as, the irritation of a motor nerve by electricity; also, the condition of a muscle and nerve, under such stimulation.

Examples :

"The constant buzzing of the alarm clock caused a mild irritation in the student's already tired nerves. "

Le bourdonnement constant du réveil a causé une légère irritation dans les nerfs déjà fatigués de l'étudiant.

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noun

Irritation

A condition of morbid excitability or oversensitiveness of an organ or part of the body; a state in which the application of ordinary stimuli produces pain or excessive or vitiated action.

Examples :

"The child's constant fidgeting and complaining caused a noticeable irritation in his classmates. "

L'agitation et les plaintes constantes de l'enfant ont causé une irritation notable chez ses camarades de classe.

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