vexation

noun

vek-ˈsā-shən How to pronounce vexation (audio)
Definition of vexationnext
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 Renowned institutions such as La Scala in Milan and the Paris Opera took turns expressing their vexation at the Marty Supreme star, as did fellow actors like Jamie Lee Curtis. — Séraphine Roger, Vanity Fair, 19 Apr. 2026 The seat assignment saga is the latest point of vexation in a World Cup ticketing process that has soured fans on FIFA and its banner event. — Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026 Much to the vexation of ecologists, these plants can still be legally bought and sold in Indiana. — Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 12 Mar. 2026 My vexation over the state of my Suburban quickly turned to concern. — Melissa Willets, Parents, 5 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vexation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vexation
  1. harassment
  2. frustration
  3. headache
  4. disturbance
  5. irritation
  6. nuisance
  7. annoyance
  8. exasperation
Noun
  • In the lawsuit, the family also claimed that an Oaks Christian School teacher accused their son of lying about the harassment after a student called him a racial epithet inside a classroom.
    — Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Members of parliament received in-depth security briefings in Canberra on Wednesday as the Australian Federal Police (AFP) commissioner pointed to rising reports of harassment and threats against federal parliamentarians.
    — Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of harassment
Noun
  • Burks said much of the frustration is connected to top leaders who provide insufficient training.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Clinton's lack of a majority and list of frustrations in his first term set the stage for a bruising first midterm election in 1994.
    — Ron Elving, NPR, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of frustration
Noun
  • Those headaches create headwinds, but the underlying story provides support.
    — Michael Khouw, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Residents have reported symptoms including burning in the eyes, lungs and sinuses, bad headaches and nausea.
    — Lana Zak, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of headache
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  • The vote, which is veto-proof, was met with praise by animal rights groups and park advocates who have long called for the ban citing several incidents where horses crashed or caused disturbances.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • There’s also a second disturbance several hundred miles east-southeast of Bermuda that could develop through Friday while moving north-northeast, the hurricane center advisory said.
    — Robin Webb, Sun Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of disturbance
Noun
  • High levels of exposure can cause skin, eye and throat irritation, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
  • This formula pairs the retinoid with firming collagen peptides and niacinamide to offset potential irritation and improve elasticity.
    — Madison San Miguel, Allure, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of irritation
Noun
  • Residents say the coyote had been a nuisance in the area since January, when a neighbor began feeding it.
    — Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Benjamin was charged with allegedly obstructing a police officer and being a public nuisance.
    — Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of nuisance
Noun
  • The Serbian leader had long been seen as an unpredictable annoyance, and his balancing act wasn’t particularly subtle.
    — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 27 Oct. 2026
  • This, Barbera said, can be a programming annoyance as well as a knock on an otherwise good film.
    — Jake Coyle, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of annoyance
Noun
  • At the heart of this movie is a tantalizing hint of an exasperation that’s not just that of a teenager, but of a generation.
    — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026
  • New York fans quickly shed their joy, exchanging it for exasperation.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of exasperation

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“Vexation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vexation. Accessed 29 Oct. 2026.

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