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irritate

[ir-i-teyt] / ˈɪr ɪˌteɪt /




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In larger amounts, it can also irritate the body, sometimes leading to skin rashes or digestive discomfort.

From Science Daily • Jan. 17, 2026

For more complicated products or ones with ingredients that can irritate the skin if they're not formulated correctly, such as retinols or vitamin C, Dr Bhate recommends sticking to more specialised brands.

From BBC • Dec. 13, 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

Whatever it is will offer plenty to irritate us.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 21, 2025

Clothing questions irritate me after so many years of Mother hounding me.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett




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