Synonyms of thorn

thorn

noun

as in headache

something that is a source of irritation

your constant questions are a thorn in my side

Synonyms & Similar Words

• headache
• nuisance
• irritant
• frustration
• rub
• annoyance
• problem
• worry
• bugbear
• inconvenience
• irk
• pest
• ruffle
• hair shirt
• vexation
• exasperation
• peeve
• menace
• burden
• trial
• insult
• aggravation
• curse
• bother
• offence
• discomfort
• pinprick
• hassle
• plague
• aggro
• affront
• cross
• trouble
• millstone
• sore
• botheration
• predicament
• anxiety
• albatross
• disturber
• fleabite
• upset
• plight
• offender
• annoyer
• tribulation
• pet peeve
• offense
• harasser
• affliction
• hang-up
• mischief
• pandora's box

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• pleasure
• joy
• delight