BOTHERATION Synonyms: 97 Similar and Opposite Words

botheration

noun

ˌbä-t͟hə-ˈrā-shən

Definition of botheration

as in harassment

the act of making unwelcome intrusions upon another if I'm to get any work done, this incessant botheration has to stop

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as in frustration

the feeling of impatience or anger caused by another's repeated disagreeable acts my life at that point seemed destined to be one endless botheration

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as in headache

something that is a source of irritation I hope that during my visit my special dietary needs won't be a botheration

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Noun

Players have revealed their concerns about harassment and death threats reaching a traumatizing level.

— Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Presidential officials have also warned against harassment and xenophobia.

— Vivianne Wandera, semafor.com, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of harassment

Noun

The frustration within the Democratic caucus immediately prompted some calls for harsh consequences.

— Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026
The AfD was created in 2013 as a small anti-euro party before morphing into an anti-migrant force that tapped into voter frustration over immigration and the strains many Germans perceive on housing, jobs and public services.

— Erik Kirschbaum, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of frustration

Noun

Brighton sold Carlos Baleba to Manchester United in August in a deal worth up to £70m, and also losing Ayari during the summer window would have been a headache for the head coach.

— Andy Naylor, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Pay for the features that reduce headaches After 1,700 miles, that might have been the biggest lesson.

— Chris Hardesty, AJC.com, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of headache

Noun

The front retreats to the north, but chances of rain stick around into early Friday as the shortwave (small disturbance) pushes out of the area.

— Michael Autovino, CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026
That disturbance can travel eastward from the Tibetan Plateau as a large-scale atmospheric wave, known as a Tibetan Plateau-Rocky Mountain Wave train.

— Yongkang Xue, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of disturbance

Noun

Its 30% Saccharomyces yeast ferment contains 3% N-acetylglucosamine, an amino sugar that gently encourages surface exfoliation without relying on AHAs or BHAs, helping skin look smoother and more even with less potential for irritation.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 6 Sep. 2026
Several schools cancelled activities on Saturday ⁠with students and residents suffering eye irritation from the ash, while fishermen cancelled their fishing trips due to the eruption, local media outlet Kompas reported.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of irritation

Noun

Alas, by disguising themselves in earthling form, these superior beings must submit themselves to the worst indignities of the human condition — namely the frequent need to go to the bathroom and the constant nuisance of dealing with emotions.

— Cortlyn Kelly, IndieWire, 8 Sep. 2026
The petition sought to classify data centers as industrial nuisances, arguing that a ban would protect residents’ property and preserve city resources, such as water and electricity.

— Cuyler Dunn, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of nuisance

Noun

People are exhausted by subscriptions, signing up for apps, logins, passwords, and other first-world annoyances that are now common in the search to watch a game on TV.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Sep. 2026
Ninety-two percent of customers expect quick responses, and the number one customer service annoyance is long wait times.

— Jason Phillips, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of annoyance

Noun

By the 11th game of the third set, Keys was hitting herself in the head with her racket, taking her cap off and sighing deep breaths that were either meant to steady her or out of exasperation.

— Ava Wallace, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026
That in turn has prompted exasperation from some officials and Pacific-watchers at the prospect of another summit overshadowed by rivalry between non-member countries.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of exasperation

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