1
as in harassment
the act of making unwelcome intrusions upon another
the repeated vexations guaranteed that she wouldn't get any work done
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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
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as in headache
something that is a source of irritation
add cell phones to the list of vexations that theatergoers have to contend with
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Recent Examples of vexation
Which is to say, the ovations aren’t mere vexation.
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Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2025
Quick Dry This multi-purpose hair cream speeds things up while also tackling frizziness and other common vexations
By India Knight
Photo illustration by Chop Choppish Shop
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Bust a Move
Sun’s Out, Buns Out ’Tis the season to show them off.
—Tuppence Middleton, Air Mail, 8 May 2025
His victory was the culmination of an 11-year journey of doubts and disappointments, of resilience and reckoning, of vexation before validation.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025
The president has expressed vexation with his counterpart Vladimir Putin for stalling methods to end the foreign conflict.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 1 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for vexation
Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2025
Quick Dry This multi-purpose hair cream speeds things up while also tackling frizziness and other common vexations
By India Knight
Photo illustration by Chop Choppish Shop
Read On
Bust a Move
Sun’s Out, Buns Out ’Tis the season to show them off.
—Tuppence Middleton, Air Mail, 8 May 2025
His victory was the culmination of an 11-year journey of doubts and disappointments, of resilience and reckoning, of vexation before validation.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025
The president has expressed vexation with his counterpart Vladimir Putin for stalling methods to end the foreign conflict.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vexation
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In a phone interview with the Statesman, Ezzell-Pebworth added that concerns about the district’s display policy, a lack of clarity around bullying and harassment procedures, and the desire to protect access to books are the three most common themes she’s heard while campaigning.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Oct. 2025
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Because her son’s allergy could be triggered by mere contact with dairy products and because the harassment continued despite her complaints, a pediatrician advised Josefosky to keep him home.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
29 Oct. 2025
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With appointment supporters in the majority, Canepa expressed frustration.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
29 Oct. 2025
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Now, Kiya Tomlin’s journey into fashion started with frustration.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
29 Oct. 2025
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Among the opponents are some residents of Alton Road, who say that gating off North Bay Road would worsen the city’s already substantial traffic problems and create headaches for people trying to access their homes.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
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Utilities were stuck with the headache and expense of storing waste themselves, so in 2014, a judge forbade the federal government from continuing to collect the NWF fees.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
29 Oct. 2025
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Banners or signs may not be commercial in nature or obscene, or cause any disturbance to other fans.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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No disturbances are currently reported in the Central Pacific.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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However, overuse can cause dryness and irritation or strip your hair's natural oils, making your hair more prone to damage.—
Heidi Cope,
Health,
27 Oct. 2025
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When applying the principles of these findings to potential human use, there may also be concern about whether inducing skin irritation in humans raises new issues.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Wednesday Bye weeks have been mostly a nuisance so far this season.—
Kevin Cusick,
Twin Cities,
25 Oct. 2025
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Usually a last resort, the public nuisance investigation allows the Davidson County District Attorney's Office to bring these actions to criminal court, despite the complaint itself being civil in nature, Aaron said.—
Kirsten Fiscus,
Nashville Tennessean,
24 Oct. 2025
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Above-Mount and Vessel Sinks What can look like an impressive statement design decision can quickly become a daily annoyance.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Oct. 2025
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But that hasn't stopped sightseers from visiting the house decades later, to the annoyance of the neighbors.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Some councilmembers reacted to the extension with exasperation Wednesday.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
22 Oct. 2025
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His focus on worker satisfaction drew loyalty in-house and exasperation from Wall Street.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Vexation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vexation. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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