the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed

[ Syn: annoyance , vexation , botheration ]

a sudden outburst of anger; his temper sparked like damp firewood

[ Syn: pique , temper ]

(pathology) abnormal sensitivity to stimulation; any food produced irritation of the stomach'

the neural or electrical arousal of an organ or muscle or gland

[ Syn: excitation , innervation ]

an uncomfortable feeling of mental painfulness or distress

[ Syn: discomfort , soreness ]

unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment

[ Syn: aggravation , provocation ]

the act of troubling or annoying someone

[ Syn: annoyance , annoying , vexation ]