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noun both·er·a·tion \ˌbä-thə-ˈrā-shən\

Definition of botheration

  1. 1 :  the act of bothering :  the state of being bothered

  2. 2 :  something that bothers —often used interjectionally

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Examples of botheration in a Sentence

  1. I hadn't realized what a botheration putting up a tent in the dark could be!

  2. if I'm to get any work done, this incessant botheration has to stop

1797

First Known Use of botheration

1797

botheration Synonyms

Synonyms
aggravation, bedevilment, annoyance, bothering, bugging, disturbance, harassment, harrying, importunity, pestering, teasing, vexation
Related Words
aggro [British], molestation, offense (or offence), persecution, provocation, torment, torture; devilment, devilry, mischief
Near Antonyms
delight, pleasure

BOTHERATION Defined for English Language Learners

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Definition of botheration for English Language Learners

  • : something that is annoying : something that bothers you

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