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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2
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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3
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 president has expressed vexation with his counterpart Vladimir Putin for stalling methods to end the foreign conflict.
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Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 1 Apr. 2025
In fact, the ancient Roman statesman and philosopher noted that writing about it helped him to find peace with the vexations of growing old.
—Richard Gunderman, The Conversation, 24 Feb. 2025
Following their stunning Super Bowl XVI victory in suburban Detroit over the Cincinnati Bengals, the Niners endured two seasons of sludge and vexation that concluded with a controversial playoff loss.
—Mark Purdy, The Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2025
But a labor union has already voiced its vexation at the technology and e-commerce behemoth.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 23 Jan. 2025
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Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 1 Apr. 2025
In fact, the ancient Roman statesman and philosopher noted that writing about it helped him to find peace with the vexations of growing old.
—Richard Gunderman, The Conversation, 24 Feb. 2025
Following their stunning Super Bowl XVI victory in suburban Detroit over the Cincinnati Bengals, the Niners endured two seasons of sludge and vexation that concluded with a controversial playoff loss.
—Mark Purdy, The Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2025
But a labor union has already voiced its vexation at the technology and e-commerce behemoth.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vexation
Noun
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From Playground Dreams to Product Launch Oasis Energy Drink emerged from frustration with traditional energy drinks.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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Some Democrats attending the meeting aired open frustration about the media’s focus on their enduring areas of division.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
27 Aug. 2025
Noun
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As noted by The Register, one issue that could cause headaches for users is if organizations use onmicrosoft.com as their primary SMTP address.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
24 Aug. 2025
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Anyone can contract Legionnaire’s disease by inhaling tiny drops containing the bacteria, and the symptoms—fever, headache, shortness of breath—appear within days.—
Dylan Scott,
Wired News,
23 Aug. 2025
Noun
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After the match, Medvedev defended his stance, arguing that the photographer’s disturbance was not long enough to warrant another first serve.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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While atmospheric conditions there are becoming unfavorable for this disturbance to develop, the National Hurricane Center is currently forecasting a 30% chance of development over the next seven days.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Key Takeaways Turmeric soap can cause irritation, burns, and infections when used on intimate areas.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
21 Aug. 2025
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Think: essential oils that have natural properties, like the calming of lavender or the stress-relief of grapefruit, or formulas that fade dark spots, ease irritation, or address the unique needs of melanated skin.—
Essence,
Essence,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Besides being a nuisance, mosquitoes can spread dangerous diseases.—
John Tufts,
IndyStar,
29 Aug. 2025
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Leaving them out for your guests to see must be disconcerting, and packing them away would be a nuisance.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
26 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Maybe for you, this involves expressing your annoyance to a sibling who keeps borrowing your clothes, or a longtime best friend who made a sarcastic (but hurtful) joke.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
7 Aug. 2025
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His annoyance then led him to air a complaint that the Israeli prime minister had allegedly backed out of what had been originally conceived as a joint operation to kill the head of Iran’s Quds Force, Qassem Soleimani.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
3 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The desperate exasperation of fans has become a meme of its own, with every awards show, expo, and digital direct raising people’s hopes only to end in disappointment.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
21 Aug. 2025
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Then, after significant toil, and in a moment of exasperation, the student will have a flash of insight into some basic, ineffable truth.—
Sebastian Purcell
August 18,
Literary Hub,
18 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The folly of fake coins Counterfeit coins have long been a thorn in the side of the numismatic world and federal authorities.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
24 Aug. 2025
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The Epstein files have been a thorn in Republicans’ side in recent weeks as many Republicans — including some of Trump’s strongest supporters — have repeatedly urged the administration to follow through on its campaign promise and release documents connected to the case.—
Erin Doherty,
CNBC,
23 Aug. 2025
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“Vexation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vexation. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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