irritate
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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
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
Failing to pass the package would create uncertainty for Tesla shareholders and likely irritate Musk.
From Barron's • Oct. 30, 2025
A training officer named Hill told us that our job would be unusually difficult, because “OJTs irritate inmates.”
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
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