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vexation [vɛkˈseɪʃən] n
1. the act of vexing or the state of being vexed 2. something that vexes ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
vexation noun 1. annoyance, frustration, irritation, dissatisfaction, displeasure, exasperation, chagrin, pique, aggravation (informal) He kicked the broken machine in vexation. Translations vexation [vɛkˈseɪʃ/ən] n (state) → irritazione f; (problem) → contrarietà f inv, cruccio vexation [vɛkˈseɪʃ/ən] n (state) → irritazione f; (problem) → contrarietà f inv, cruccio How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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How provoking it is, my dear Catherine, that this unwelcome guest of yours should not only prevent our meeting this Christmas, but be the occasion of so much vexation and trouble Then I looked on all the works that my hands had wrought and on the labour that I had laboured to do; and behold, all was vanity and vexation of spirit, and there was no profit under the sun. The soup fell out of the long bill of the Crane at every mouthful, and his vexation at not being able to eat afforded the Fox much amusement. |
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