Meaning of the word irritation in English

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irritation

US /ˌɪr.əˈteɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌɪr.əˈteɪ.ʃən/
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Noun

1.

the state of feeling annoyed, impatient, or angry

Example:
He tried to hide his irritation at the delay.
Her constant complaining caused him great irritation.
2.

a painful or inflamed condition of a part of the body

Example:
The rash caused severe skin irritation.
He experienced eye irritation from the smoke.
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