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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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But the focus on value has caused frustrations at times among parts of the chain's operator base.—
Kate Rogers,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2026
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Here are some of the pettiest, most unimportant frustrations so far.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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That would create major headaches and cause even more travel disruptions than occur.—
Al Weaver,
The Hill,
17 Feb. 2026
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Airbags and seatbelts help, but people may still end up with lingering pain, limited movement, or headaches.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This method aims to create a personalized sleeping experience while minimizing disturbances at night.—
Aliyah Rodriguez,
The Spruce,
17 Feb. 2026
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Sleep issues can also be a compounding factor with brain fog, so treating sleep disturbances with lifestyle changes such as sleep hygiene, eating a healthy diet, or medication to decrease hot flashes or night sweats can help.—
Jocelyn Solis-Moreira,
Flow Space,
13 Feb. 2026
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Barry said the new penalties are being enacted to coincide with the town’s passage of new rules dealing with nuisances and stormwater issues.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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Jody Allen should not appear on a list of the NFL’s biggest nuisances.—
Jerry Brewer,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Cold-weather conditions can be a unique challenge even for the most meticulous cleaner, but a few adjustments can help prevent minor annoyances from becoming persistent problems.—
Katie Cloyd,
Martha Stewart,
4 Feb. 2026
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Congress used to debate authorizing such things, but with the GOP House and Senate now reduced to glorified White House staff offices, Trump need not trifle with such annoyances.—
Tom Nichols,
The Atlantic,
2 Jan. 2026
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Side effects were generally mild and short-term, but included skin irritations and headaches.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Jan. 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,
26 Dec. 2025
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The fungus enters the body through small cuts or puncture wounds, often from rose thorns or splinters.—
Leslie Baumann,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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In Christianity, its leaves represent the crown of thorns and berries Christ’s blood.—
Clarence Schmidt,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Vexations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vexations. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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