vexation

1. Anger produced by some annoying irritation (synset 107533500)
   is a type of: anger, choler, ire - a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
   subtypes:

   • irritation, pique, temper - a sudden outburst of anger
   • frustration - a feeling of annoyance at being hindered or criticized
   • aggravation, exasperation - an exasperated feeling of annoyance
   • harassment, torment - a feeling of intense annoyance caused by being tormented
   • displeasure - the feeling of being displeased or annoyed or dissatisfied with someone or something
   same as: annoyance, chafe
2. The psychological state of being irritated or annoyed (synset 114429977)
   is a type of: mental condition, mental state, psychological condition, psychological state - (psychology) a mental condition in which the qualities of a state are relatively constant even though the state itself may be dynamic
   subtypes:

   • bummer - an experience that is irritating or frustrating or disappointing
   • huff, miff, seeing red - a state of irritation or annoyance
   • pinprick - a minor annoyance
   • impatience, restlessness - a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
   • snit - a state of agitated irritation
   same as: annoyance, botheration, irritation
3. Something or someone that causes anxiety;
   A source of unhappiness (synset 105840588)
   "New York traffic is a constant concern"; "it's a major worry"
   is a type of: negative stimulus - a stimulus with undesirable consequences
   subtypes:

   • bugaboo - a source of concern
   • burden, encumbrance, incumbrance, load, onus - an onerous or difficult concern
   • business - a rightful concern or responsibility
   same as: concern, headache, worry
4. The act of troubling or annoying someone (synset 100419407)
   is a type of: mistreatment - the practice of treating (someone or something) badly
   subtypes:

   • exasperation - actions that cause great irritation (or even anger)
   • red flag - something that irritates or demands immediate action
   same as: annoyance, annoying, irritation

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