1
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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3
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for botherations
Noun
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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
Noun
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The power struggle came about after Rivas challenged Rendon, capitalizing on Democrats’ frustrations over changes in committee leadership and Rendon’s shelving of a single-payer health care bill.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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The vision conceived by museum director and Chief Executive Michael Govan and architect Peter Zumthor is not perfect, and brings with it a modest set of frustrations, but as a whole, the installation registers as ravishing and bracingly fresh.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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Plan ahead as much as possible Nailing down all the angles of your trip ahead of time can save you both a lot of headaches and a significant amount of money.—
Becca Stanek,
TheWeek,
21 Apr. 2026
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The birds, federally protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918, have become yearly headaches for neighborhoods around the Metroplex as the birds flock to residential areas to nest.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Studies show that ibogaine can cause dangerous heart rhythm disturbances, which can be fatal.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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The measurements reveal that the slow solar wind emerges from the sun's surface in a nonuniform manner, producing small-scale magnetic-field disturbances.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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To be sure, there can be annoyances.—
Jennifer Ludden,
NPR,
4 Apr. 2026
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In order to make sure horses keep their cool among loud, unpredictable crowds, officers do desensitization training with speakers, sirens, inflatable tube men, kazoos, fireworks, flags and all manner of annoyances.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Below, a sampling of irritations.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2026
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Uncompromising Hygiene and Safety Pregnant and postpartum bodies are often highly sensitive to touch and smell, so much so that, at times, otherwise minor irritations and sensations can feel overwhelming.—
Ethan Stone,
USA Today,
15 Mar. 2026
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The end of the hibernation period in spring brings new bat movement, which means more nuisances for homes with roosts.—
Caden Perry,
jsonline.com,
24 Mar. 2026
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The Florida law shields shooting ranges, specifically, from being sued as nuisances.—
Christopher Spata,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2026
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Also known as seaberry, Fried says this plant is notable for its resistance to deer because of its sharp thorns and tree-like height.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
14 Apr. 2026
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Use clean pruners to trim away shoots, thorns, or roots along the soil and to help maintain the tree’s size.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Botherations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/botherations. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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