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irritation

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of irritation

the feeling of impatience or anger caused by another's repeated disagreeable acts

Dad's general irritation at the incessant complaining coming from the back seat of the car

Synonyms of irritation

aggravation, annoyance, bother, exasperation, frustration, grief, vexation

Words Related to irritation

agitation, discomfort, displeasure, distress, disturbance, upset

irritability, irritableness, peeve, perturbation, pet, pique, resentment, snappishness, trouble

anger, angriness, chafe, dander, dudgeon, gall, huff, indignation, irateness, ire, outrage, umbrage

Near Antonyms of irritation

delight, pleasure

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