[ˈɪrɪteɪt], (Verb)

Definitions:
- make (someone) annoyed or a little angry
(e.g: his tone irritated her)

- cause inflammation or other discomfort in (a part of the body)
(e.g: sprays and polishes can irritate dry, sensitive skin)


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Origin:
mid 16th century (in the sense ‘excite, provoke’): from Latin irritat- ‘irritated’, from the verb irritare