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vexation
Part of speech: NounThe act of annoying; the state of being irritated or annoyed; annoyance; a cause of worry; displeasure.
Usage examples "vexation":- To speak at all, and arrange his ideas, was a vexation to the poor merchant. - "The Complete Project Gutenberg Works of George Meredith", George Meredith.
- It will turn to vexation, all your deeds are plainly seen. - "The Secret of the Creation", Howard D. Pollyen.
- Milton's book in reply to the Defence of the King, by Salmasius, gained him a thousand pounds from the Parliament, and killed his antagonist with vexation. - "The Grammar of English Grammars", Goold Brown.