What is another word for irritant?
Pronunciation:
[ ˈɪɹɪtənt], [ ˈɪɹɪtənt], [ ˈɪ_ɹ_ɪ_t_ə_n_t]
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Synonyms for Irritant:
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n.
• allergen • bother • cognition • exasperation • hate • nuisance • pest Other synonyms:
- aggravation ,
- annoyance ,
- calamity ,
- pinprick .
- irritation ,
- vexation .
Other relevant words:
- Fretting ,
- Irritants ,
- Repellence ,
- Repellency ,
- Repugnancy ,
- abet ,
- abrade ,
- activate ,
- actuate ,
- affliction ,
- aggravate ,
- aggravating ,
- aggro ,
- agitate ,
- allergen ,
- allergic ,
- allergy ,
- anaphylaxis ,
- annoying ,
- antigen ,
- arouse ,
- attract ,
- backbone ,
- bane ,
- barb ,
- bind ,
- botheration ,
- bothersome ,
- bugbear ,
- chafe ,
- counterirritant ,
- curse ,
- defy ,
- delicate ,
- difficulty ,
- elevate ,
- encourage ,
- enhance ,
- enkindle ,
- enrage ,
- entice ,
- exacerbate ,
- exacerbation ,
- exasperate ,
- exasperating ,
- exasperation ,
- excitable ,
- excitant ,
- excite ,
- exciting ,
- exhilarating ,
- feelings ,
- foment ,
- fret ,
- frustration ,
- gadfly ,
- gall ,
- galling ,
- grating ,
- grinding ,
- harassment ,
- hassle ,
- hate ,
- headache ,
- heckler ,
- hot ,
- hypersensitive ,
- hypoallergenic ,
- ignite ,
- impressionable ,
- incendiary ,
- incitation ,
- incite ,
- inconvenience ,
- inflame ,
- inflammatory ,
- infuriating ,
- instigate ,
- intensify ,
- intolerance ,
- intolerant ,
- invite ,
- irk ,
- irritating ,
- irritative ,
- kindle ,
- maddening ,
- nag ,
- noodge ,
- nudge ,
- nudnik ,
- nudzh ,
- offend ,
- ordeal ,
- pain ,
- pain in thearse ,
- painful ,
- peeve ,
- peppery ,
- pest ,
- pester ,
- piquant ,
- placid ,
- point ,
- prick ,
- pricker ,
- prickle ,
- provocative ,
- provoke ,
- provoking ,
- pungent ,
- raise ,
- rasping ,
- rouse ,
- rub ,
- ruffle ,
- scourge ,
- scrape ,
- scratchy ,
- sensible ,
- sensitive ,
- sentient ,
- sharpen ,
- sore ,
- spikelet ,
- spine ,
- sticker ,
- stimulant ,
- stimulate ,
- stimulating ,
- stimulative ,
- stimulus ,
- stinging ,
- stir ,
- stir up ,
- tempt ,
- tender ,
- thorn in side ,
- torture ,
- trial ,
- vexatious ,
- vexing ,
- wake ,
- whet .
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How to use "Irritant" in context?
There are many irritants in the world, both natural and man-made. Some people are more susceptible to them than others, and some irritants can be more damaging to the skin than others. Here are five of the most common irritants and what they do to the body:
1. Dust: Dust particles are tiny pieces of dirt and sand that can cause skin irritation and respiratory problems. They are often a cause of asthma and chronic bronchitis, and can be easily breathed in.
2. Pollen: Pollen is a type of pollen that can cause allergies.
Paraphrases for Irritant:
Paraphrases are highlighted according to their relevancy:
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Independent
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Adjective
corrosive, frustrating, Irksome.
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Adjective
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Other Related
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Adjective
annoying, galling, irritating.
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Noun, singular or mass
annoyance, irritating, irritation.
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Adjective
Hyponym for Irritant:
n.
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cognition
bother, pain in the neck, annoyance, pain in the ass, infliction, pain, botheration.
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cognition
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