Vexation (Noun)

Meaning ¹

Anger produced by some annoying irritation.

Classification

Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.

Synonyms

• Chafe
• Annoyance

Hypernyms

• Anger
• Choler

Hyponyms

• Frustration
• Torment
• Temper
• Pique
• Aggravation
• Exasperation
• Harassment
• Displeasure

Meaning ²

Something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness; "New York traffic is a constant concern"; "it's a major worry".

Classification

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

Synonyms

• Worry
• Headache
• Concern

Hypernyms

• Negative Stimulus

Hyponyms

• Bugaboo
• Encumbrance
• Business
• Onus
• Burden
• Load

Related Words

• Vex (verb)

Meaning ³

The act of troubling or annoying someone.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

• Annoying
• Irritation
• Annoyance

Hypernyms

• Mistreatment

Hyponyms

• Red Flag
• Exasperation

Related Words

• Vex (verb)

Meaning ⁴

The psychological state of being irritated or annoyed.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Synonyms

• Irritation
• Botheration
• Annoyance

Hypernyms

• Psychological State
• Psychological Condition
• Mental Condition

Hyponyms

• Impatience
• Huff
• Restlessness
• Bummer
• Miff
• Pinprick
• Snit

Related Words

• Vex (verb)