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irritate

verbcandidate·updated Jun 3, 2026

excite to some characteristic action or condition, such as motion, contraction, or nervous impulse, by the application of a stimulus

Framework senses

Wordset Dictionary3 sensesview framework →
§1
excite to an abnormal condition, or chafe or inflame
§2
excite to some characteristic action or condition, such as motion, contraction, or nervous impulse, by the application of a stimulus
§3
cause annoyance in