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Synonyms of vexation

13 similar words

Another word for vexation is wrong. Other synonyms of vexation are affliction, aggrievance, distress, grief and grievance.

Synonyms and similar words for vexation

nounA source of mental distress or trouble; an affliction, a woe; also, a source of annoyance or...

  • affliction
  • aggrievanceOppression; hardship; grievance.
  • distressA cause of such discomfort.
  • griefA cause or instance of sorrow or pain; that which afflicts or distresses; a trial.
  • grievanceSomething which causes grief.
  • hardshipA burden, a source of difficulty that could impose a barrier.
  • miseryCause of misery; calamity; misfortune.
  • sadnessAn event in one's life that causes sadness.
  • sorrow(usually in plural) An instance or cause of unhappiness.
  • undelightSomething unpleasant or displeasing.
  • woe
  • wrongAn instance of wronging someone (sometimes with possessive to indicate the wrongdoer).
  • ruth obsoleteMatter for regret or sorrow; calamity, ruin; also, occasion for regret or sorrow; (countable) an instance of this; a...

Meaning of vexation

  1. noun The action of vexing, annoying, or irritating someone or something; (countable) an instance of this.
  2. noun The action of physically annoying or irritating a person or an animal; (countable) an instance of this; also, a physical discomfort or disorder.
  3. noun The action of vexing or annoying someone by bringing unjustified legal proceedings against them; (countable) an instance of this.

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Questions about synonyms of vexation

What is another word for vexation?
Vexation has 13 synonyms on Word.ws, such as wrong, affliction, aggrievance, distress, grief, grievance, hardship and misery.
What does vexation mean?
Vexation means the action of vexing, annoying, or irritating someone or something; (countable) an instance of this.

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