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ir·ri·tant
 irritant
- pronunciation:
- I
rih
t
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- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
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adjective |
| definition: |
causing or tending to cause irritation, esp. physical irritation; irritating.
- antonyms:
- analgesic
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
that which irritates, esp. a physical stimulus that sets off a characteristic function or response.
Smoke is an irritant that makes the eyes water.- antonyms:
- analgesic, anodyne
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| related words: |
peeve, pest |
| derivation: |
irritancy (n.) |
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