1
as in harassments
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 frustrations
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 headaches
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 vexations
The external world threatened Caesar less than the vexations of ordinary life.
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David Denby, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
Fewer of the vexations of having to manage, run interference, or apologize for Hal, and none of the constant renegotiating of their relationship status.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2025
David Denby, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
Fewer of the vexations of having to manage, run interference, or apologize for Hal, and none of the constant renegotiating of their relationship status.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vexations
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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Not all of Reform’s support stems from frustrations of urban decay.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
6 May 2026
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Instead, each character has her own distinct personality, her own specific frustrations with her life, and her own approach to working through those issues in song.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
4 May 2026
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Hantavirus, a rare disease typically caused by exposure to infected rodents’ urine or feces, can cause headaches, fever, gastrointestinal issues and respiratory problems.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
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Patient groups are jockeying for exemptions from Medicaid work requirements, but the unusually fast implementation timeline for states is causing headaches.—
John Wilkerson,
STAT,
12 May 2026
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Describes low pressure areas that move across the Atlantic and Caribbean – above the surface and not in the ocean – that the hurricane center watches for potential signs of development into tropical disturbances, depressions or storms.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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Police said their goal is to maintain the carnival's family-friendly atmosphere while preventing the types of disturbances seen elsewhere in the region.—
Eva Andersen,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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Previous modernization efforts The airport has previously suffered from a host of issues that have proved nuisances for travelers, including green liquid falling from the ceiling and broken escalators.—
Sarah Perkel,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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As a bonus, these plants are generally deer resistant, which may keep these nuisances from crossing over the garden border.—
Haniya Rae,
Martha Stewart,
30 Apr. 2026
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Nothing can turn these joyful moments into annoyances faster than a swarm of bugs showing up uninvited.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
3 May 2026
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Despite the annoyances, the smile is genuine.—
Maxwell Adler,
Vanity Fair,
27 Apr. 2026
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Fixing small irritations often delivers the quickest sense of progress.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
6 May 2026
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Make sure your bathroom is well-ventilated to factor out chemicals, and wear protective gloves to keep your skin safe from chemicals that can cause irritations.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 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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“Vexations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vexations. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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