vexation

/vɛkˈseɪʃn̩/noun
High School
1

The action of vexing, annoying, or irritating someone or something; (countable) an instance of this.

2

The action of physically annoying or irritating a person or an animal; (countable) an instance of this; also, a physical discomfort or disorder.

3

The action of vexing or annoying someone by bringing unjustified legal proceedings against them; (countable) an instance of this.

4

The state of being vexed, annoyed, or irritated; annoyance, irritation; also, disappointment, discontentment, unhappiness; (countable) an instance of this.

5

The state of being mentally distressed or troubled.

6

The state of being physically annoyed or irritated.

7

A source of mental distress or trouble; an affliction, a woe; also, a source of annoyance or irritation; an annoyance, an irritant.

8

The action of using force or violence on someone or something; (countable) an instance of this.

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