Synonyms for Irritation (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed):
annoyance, vexation, botheration
WordNet sense 2 (the neural or electrical arousal of an organ or muscle or gland):
excitation, innervation
WordNet sense 3 (a sudden outburst of anger):
pique, temper, pique
WordNet sense 4 (an uncomfortable feeling of mental painfulness or distress):
discomfort, soreness
WordNet sense 5 (unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment):
aggravation, provocation
WordNet sense 6 (the act of troubling or annoying someone):
annoying
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