HyperDic: vexation

English > 4 senses of the word vexation:
NOUNfeelingvexation, annoyance, chafeanger produced by some annoying irritation
statevexation, irritation, annoyance, botherationthe psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
cognitionvexation, concern, worry, headachesomething or someone that causes anxiety
actvexation, annoyance, annoying, irritationthe act of troubling or annoying someone
English > vexation: 4 senses > noun 1, feeling
Meaninganger produced by some annoying irritation.
Synonymsannoyance, chafe
Narroweraggravation, exasperationAn exasperated feeling of annoyance
displeasureThe feeling of being displeased or annoyed or dissatisfied with someone or something
frustrationA feeling of annoyance at being hindered or criticized
harassment, tormentA feeling of intense annoyance caused by being tormented
pique, temper, irritationA sudden outburst of anger / anger
Broaderanger, choler, ireA strong emotion
Spanishcontrariedad, suplicio, vejación
Catalancontrarietat, vexació
English > vexation: 4 senses > noun 2, state
MeaningThe psychological state of being irritated or annoyed.
Synonymsirritation, annoyance, botheration
NarrowerbummerAn experience that is irritating or frustrating / frustrating or disappointing
huff, miff, seeing redA state of irritation or annoyance
pinprickA minor annoyance
restlessness, impatienceA lack of patience
snitA state of agitated irritation
Broaderpsychological state, psychological condition, mental state, mental condition(psychology) a mental condition in which the qualities of a state are relatively constant even though the state itself may be dynamic
Spanishdisgusto, fastidio, incomodidad, irritación
Catalanirritació
Verbsvexcause annoyance in
English > vexation: 4 senses > noun 3, cognition
MeaningSomething or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness.
Synonymsconcern, worry, headache
NarrowerbugabooA source of concern
burden, load, encumbrance, incumbrance, onusAn onerous or difficult concern
businessA rightful concern or responsibility
Broadernegative stimulusA stimulus with undesirable consequences
Spanishpreocupación, quebradero de cabeza, quebradero
Catalaninquietud, maldecap, preocupació
Verbsvexdisturb the peace of mind of
English > vexation: 4 senses > noun 4, act
MeaningThe act of troubling or annoying someone.
Synonymsannoyance, annoying, irritation
Narrowerexasperationactions that cause great irritation (or even anger)
red flagSomething that irritates or demands immediate action
BroadermistreatmentThe practice of treating (someone or something) badly
Spanishagrazón, atufamiento, atufo, carlanca, enfado, enojo, fastidio, molesto, vejación
Catalanenuig, irritació
Verbsvexcause annoyance in

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