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irritate

[ir-i-teyt] / ˈɪr ɪˌteɪt /




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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

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

From Science Daily • Jan. 17, 2026

The justices have already dealt with the contraceptive mandate and the Little Sisters twice, and this latest challenge seems designed to irritate them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 22, 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

He still had the same snarky attitude as when he had impersonated Brer, and it didn’t irritate me any less.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia




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