BOTHERATIONS Synonyms: 90 Similar and Opposite Words

botherations

noun

plural of botheration

as in harassments

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 frustrations

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 headaches

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

The everyday realities of life under the occupation, including the hassles and harassments of bureaucratic delays and security checkpoints, can suddenly become matters of life and death.

— Justin Chang, New Yorker, 14 Jan. 2026

Definition of harassments

Noun

Rewarding The Long-Term Customer One of the most common frustrations in telecom is the belief that new customers get the best deals while long-term customers are left behind.

— Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Recent allegations of irregularities in government recruitment exams have only deepened frustrations among some young Indians.

— Ayushi Shah, CNN Money, 4 July 2026

Definition of frustrations

Noun

Oshea Orchid, a local lawyer, filed the first class-action lawsuit in 2023 against the operators of the county’s second-largest landfill, alleging the fumes were sickening her neighbors, causing headaches and heart palpitations.

— Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026
Body mists are usually an easy win for anyone prone to headaches.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 11 July 2026

Definition of headaches

Noun

These persons came to our city with the intent on causing harm, injury, and destruction, bringing harassment, disturbances, and mayhem.

— Kelsie Cairns, FOXNews.com, 6 July 2026
If these issues aren’t addressed by a mental health professional, some teens may turn to substances as well as withdraw from peers or family, or develop physical symptoms, such as headaches, stomachaches, and sleep disturbances, says Waitt.

— Sherri Gordon, Parents, 5 July 2026

Definition of disturbances

Noun

If your baby suffers from skin irritations such as eczema, rough patches, redness dryness or rashes, the All Over Ointment Eczema Treatment with Colloidal Oatmeal can help provide relief.

— Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026
All parts of the plant contain urushiol which causes significant and long-lasting skin irritations for most people.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 8 June 2026

Definition of irritations

Noun

Besides being nuisances, many types carry diseases including West Nile virus, encephalitis, and canine heartworm.

— Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
If the nuisances continue at Albany Care, the city is seeking a court order to shut the facility down, separate from the state action.

— Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026

Definition of nuisances

Noun

Everyday annoyances add up fast, but fixing them doesn’t have to break the bank.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2026
But at that point, the headlines were still focused on relatively benign annoyances like car engines conking out, or a bridge getting stuck on Roosevelt Road.

— Adam Harrington, CBS News, 1 July 2026

Definition of annoyances

Noun

An individual bush can grow up to 15 feet high and 40 feet long, with thick stems, also known as canes, marked by sharp, hooked thorns.

— The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 25 June 2026
The match was set, and now Rhodes will defend the title against the two thorns in his side since before Clash in Italy.

— Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2026

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