irritate
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Short-term exposure can irritate the lungs and nasal passages, and cause nausea and dizziness, said Dr. Regina Chinsio-Kwong, Orange County’s health officer.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026
It can irritate the lungs and trigger serious breathing problems.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026
That kind of dust is known to irritate the airways making it easier for bacteria to go from harmlessly sitting there to invading the body.
From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026
In larger amounts, it can also irritate the body, sometimes leading to skin rashes or digestive discomfort.
From Science Daily • Jan. 17, 2026
Use irritate to mean “inflame,” and use aggravate to mean “worsen.”
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
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