to irritate

Examples

• All

• As you can see, this does not irritate my eyes or conflict with my contacts.

• If you see that your skin is getting irritated, then reduce the frequency of exfoliation.

  Blog text (29)

• So this is an old favorite and it just is so smooth, does not irritate my skin.

• Well, sometimes these hotel soaps irritate my skin.

  Heartbreakers (2001)

• Watch your alcohol intake because it can irritate the stomach lining.

  Academic text (2006)

• I'll just pray that it doesn't irritate my eyes.

• You should try to avoid breathing it in, as it will irritate the respiratory tract.

  Blog text (18)

• Our patients reported that the use of the intranasal sensor was pleasant and did not irritate the nostrils.

  Academic text (2004)

• Carmen in Cedar Rapids, IA, says I have struggled to find a product that does not irritate my skin.

• Multi blade razors are known to irritate curly textured beards.

Synonyms

B

to burn

vsto irritate

706 1.8

To feel a hot, stinging pain after heat or chemicals

causes general soreness or inflammation rather than only a hot sensation

I

to inflame

vsto irritate

• Specialized

13 5.3

To make part of the body red, swollen, and painful

is broader and causes soreness or discomfort not only swelling

E

to enflame

vsto irritate

• Specialized

7.2

To make a part of the body red, swollen, or painful

is broader and causes soreness or discomfort not only swelling

Antonyms

E

to ease

305 2.1

To make something less painful or difficult

S

to soothe

63 3.4

To make someone feel calmer or reduce their pain

How Irritating

to damage

885 1.4

to inflame

• Specialized

13 5.3

to irritate

17 3.4

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology