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

Rather than treating Debra’s frustrations as something distant from her own life, Heaton drew from the reality of raising her own kids while working on the series.

— Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 15 Aug. 2026
But others argue those rookie mistakes and earlier comments − including calls to abolish the police − were eclipsed by Hong's grassroots support and growing frustrations with the party establishment.

— Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of frustrations

Noun

According to a GoFundMe set up to fund her ongoing treatment, severe headaches and blurred vision were among the initial symptoms Katie experienced before her cancer diagnosis.

— Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 15 Aug. 2026
Aviation pro Andres Celis says large roller bags that don’t fit properly in overhead bins can create unnecessary headaches during boarding as crew members try to find a place for them.

— Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of headaches

Noun

But new research suggests these cosmic giants can also hurl enormous amounts of energy outward, driving powerful disturbances that ripple hundreds of thousands of light-years through space.

— Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 13 Aug. 2026
The system, called NetSense Airspace Awareness-as-a-Service, analyzes radio-frequency disturbances around cellular networks.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of disturbances

Noun

Smoke can cause a series of health problems, from minor irritations to serious concerns.

— Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 16 July 2026
For Hygiene and Disease Prevention Showering helps remove sweat, dirt, bacteria, and other impurities from the surface of your skin and hair, which can cause infections and irritations.

— Ashley Olivine, Verywell Health, 15 July 2026

Definition of irritations

Noun

Others argued that the report seems to cast members of the media as nuisances to be dealt with, while ignoring instances in which journalists were targeted by law enforcement.

— Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026
The Kansas City City Council approved a trio of ordinances on Thursday aimed at vacant properties that become nuisances and staving off demolition of historic buildings.

— Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of nuisances

Noun

In many species, the pronotum extends over the body to form elaborate shapes that resemble thorns, buds, or other plant structures, providing excellent camouflage.

— Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 9 Aug. 2026
These networks used to buffer against isolation and economic displacement—the thorns of modern life that make partnership more valuable yet love more difficult to find.

— Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 3 Aug. 2026

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