irritation

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As a menthol analogue, it activates the cooling pathway, which helps stimulate tear production and relieve irritation.

From Science Daily • Mar. 8, 2026

Residents nearby expressed sadness for the Guthries’ plight, combined with irritation at the disruption.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

But it started to feel, for Manchester United, Ilett's long wait for the club to win five games in a row had become an unwanted irritation.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026

Residents began to complain of an “unbearable” stench that they said caused headaches, nausea, and eye, ear and nose irritation.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 7, 2026

Mia’s eyes slid toward the window briefly, and Mrs. Richardson felt a twinge of irritation at this lukewarm response to her philanthropy.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng