Synonyms of vexation

vexation

noun

vek-ˈsā-shən 

1

as in harassment

the act of making unwelcome intrusions upon another

the repeated vexations guaranteed that she wouldn't get any work done

Synonyms & Similar Words

• harassment
• disturbance
• annoyance
• bothering
• bugging
• teasing
• aggravation
• bedevilment
• importunity
• torture
• persecution
• botheration
• pestering
• torment
• harrying
• molestation
• provocation
• offense
• mischief
• devilment
• aggro
• devilry

2

as in frustration

the feeling of impatience or anger caused by another's repeated disagreeable acts

he suppressed his rising vexation and answered as politely as he could

Synonyms & Similar Words

• frustration
• irritation
• exasperation
• grief
• annoyance
• displeasure
• anger
• discomfort
• aggravation
• indignation
• irritability
• trouble
• agitation
• bother
• distress
• botheration
• pip
• outrage
• resentment
• upset
• disturbance
• perturbation
• aggro
• pet
• pique
• irritableness
• umbrage
• ire
• angriness
• gall
• snappishness
• dudgeon
• dander
• peeve
• huff
• irateness
• chafe

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• pleasure
• delight

3

as in headache

something that is a source of irritation

add cell phones to the list of vexations that theatergoers have to contend with

Synonyms & Similar Words

• headache
• frustration
• nuisance
• thorn
• annoyance
• worry
• inconvenience
• irritant
• exasperation
• problem
• aggravation
• rub
• irk
• bugbear
• peeve
• discomfort
• pest
• trial
• hair shirt
• insult
• botheration
• bother
• anxiety
• ruffle
• menace
• hassle
• burden
• trouble
• curse
• affront
• predicament
• aggro
• plague
• upset
• pinprick
• tribulation
• plight
• offender
• sore
• disturber
• fleabite
• annoyer
• millstone
• offense
• albatross
• mischief
• cross
• affliction
• pet peeve
• harasser
• hang-up
• pandora's box

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• pleasure
• joy
• delight

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of vexation

Renowned institutions such as La Scala in Milan and the Paris Opera took turns expressing their vexation at the Marty Supreme star, as did fellow actors like Jamie Lee Curtis. — Séraphine Roger, Vanity Fair, 19 Apr. 2026

The seat assignment saga is the latest point of vexation in a World Cup ticketing process that has soured fans on FIFA and its banner event. — Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026

Much to the vexation of ecologists, these plants can still be legally bought and sold in Indiana. — Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 12 Mar. 2026

My vexation over the state of my Suburban quickly turned to concern. — Melissa Willets, Parents, 5 Feb. 2026