1
as in harassment
the act of making unwelcome intrusions upon another
the repeated vexations guaranteed that she wouldn't get any work done
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as in frustration
the feeling of impatience or anger caused by another's repeated disagreeable acts
he suppressed his rising vexation and answered as politely as he could
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as in headache
something that is a source of irritation
add cell phones to the list of vexations that theatergoers have to contend with
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Recent Examples of vexation
The slowness of California’s vote-counting can be a perennial vexation for the rest of the country, particularly when the balance of power in the House is on the line.
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Lisa Lerer, New York Times, 5 Dec. 2024
Maintained in this state of wild vexation by volleys of planetary radiation—
what if a genie replaced your phone
with the club of somebody’s tibia bone?
—James Parker, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2024
Bernal has really stepped into his gray fox era, using his (extremely handsome) looks to lean into the vexation of his character’s age and past.
—Nicole Froio, refinery29.com, 15 Oct. 2024
This vexation is not just the domain of bookworms and old China hands.
—John Pomfret, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2013
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Lisa Lerer, New York Times, 5 Dec. 2024
Maintained in this state of wild vexation by volleys of planetary radiation—
what if a genie replaced your phone
with the club of somebody’s tibia bone?
—James Parker, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2024
Bernal has really stepped into his gray fox era, using his (extremely handsome) looks to lean into the vexation of his character’s age and past.
—Nicole Froio, refinery29.com, 15 Oct. 2024
This vexation is not just the domain of bookworms and old China hands.
—John Pomfret, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2013
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vexation
Noun
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There’s a sense of frustration that comes with that, like, How come no one’s listening to the voice of a generation?—
Cat Cardenas,
Vogue,
16 Apr. 2025
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This has been a source of frustration for the woman’s mother, who desires more time with her grandchildren.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Aside from her talk about specific songs, Roan also opened up about the creative process, which can sometimes be a massive headache, despite her being known for her catalog of fun and peppy songs.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
17 Apr. 2025
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Making matters worse, China’s been a real headache for Starbucks, even before the tariffs, on increasing local competition and tepid growth in the world’s second-largest economy.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Habitat disturbances, including tourism, fertilizer collection, and limestone mining, pose significant threats to its survival, which is why it is listed as ‘near threatened‘ on International Union for Conservation of Nature’s (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Mar. 2025
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Prosecutors had alleged that sheriff's deputies responded to a call of a domestic disturbance on June 9, 2019, at Paschel's home.—
Diane J. Cho,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Applying pure essential oils to your skin can cause irritation, so always dilute them before using.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
14 Apr. 2025
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Other potential side effects include joint and muscle pain, eye irritation, elevated blood fat levels and in rare cases, liver damage.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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At first, the un-washable Fisk murals are a nuisance to the new mayor, but there are ways to take advantage of the situation.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
25 Mar. 2025
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Some of the houses are abandoned and have become unsightly neighborhood nuisances.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
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John replied with annoyance, and the conversation ultimately ended with McCartney abruptly hanging up on him.—
Kim Willis,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
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There’s no hint of the speaker’s apparent annoyance in this delightful, whip-smart number.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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For all that exasperation for MU fans, though, two things can be true.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2025
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Boiling over with exasperation and facing constant reminders (and flashbacks) to the youthful decision that ruined his life, Ray is a part that shows Henry is more than capable of carrying a show on his own, or with an equal partner.—
Daniel Fienberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
13 Mar. 2025
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Judges' grants of nationwide relief have been a thorn in the administration's side since Trump took office in January.—
Christina Gatti,
NPR,
4 Apr. 2025
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The human invaders as usual are a major threat to Pandora in an existential sense, plus former military guy/Na'vi villain Colonel Quaritch (Stephen Lang) is a constant thorn in their sides.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Vexation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vexation. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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