irritate

Example Sentences

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Tina says there's also a fine line between refreshing and overdoing it as "very aggressive ice exposure can irritate sensitive skin or trigger rosacea, so keep it gentle".

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

These overstimulated immune cells then move toward the dorsal root ganglia -- the sensory nerve hubs that link the limbs to the spinal cord -- and release inflammatory compounds that irritate and damage nerves.

From Science Daily • Nov. 21, 2025

At a retrospective of his work, Gustav refers to his crew as his “family,” which would irritate his kids if they’d bothered to attend.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 6, 2025

Failing to pass the package would create uncertainty for Tesla shareholders and likely irritate Musk.

From Barron's • Oct. 30, 2025

I wonder if I’m just noticing all the things about him that irritate me more than usual.

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman