botheration

noun

ˌbä-t͟hə-ˈrā-shən How to pronounce botheration (audio)
Definition of botherationnext
1
as in harassment
the act of making unwelcome intrusions upon another if I'm to get any work done, this incessant botheration has to stop

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2
as in frustration
the feeling of impatience or anger caused by another's repeated disagreeable acts my life at that point seemed destined to be one endless botheration

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3
as in headache
something that is a source of irritation I hope that during my visit my special dietary needs won't be a botheration

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for botheration
  1. frustration
  2. headache
  3. irritation
  4. nuisance
  5. disturbance
  6. exasperation
  7. worry
  8. annoyance
Noun
  • Baltimore resident Jay Jackson expressed frustration over the ongoing crime spree.
    Rebecca Pryor, Baltimore Sun, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Republicans on Capitol Hill raised frustrations with the measure even before it was unveiled, and Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance on Wednesday afternoon added the final nail to the coffin.
    Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of frustration
Noun
  • The symptoms of influenza A vary from person to person and depend on subtype, but generally consist of coughing, runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, sore throat, fever, headache, fatigue and body aches.
    Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The last minute maneuvering has given some advisors and businesses whiplash—or at least a big headache.
    Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of headache
Noun
  • However, sometimes salmonellosis can result in more serious ailments, such as blood infections, heart inflammation, joint stiffness, muscle pain, eye irritation and urinary tract symptoms.
    Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Over time, the martyr’s growing resentment may surface subtly—irritation, passive-aggression or even emotional withdrawal—leading to tension and misunderstandings.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of irritation
Noun
  • Roger Hallam, the co-founder of the group, is given a five-year term for conspiracy to cause public nuisance.
    The Week UK, theweek, 25 Dec. 2024
  • Robert Redford delivers folksy wisdom as a local eccentric who once had his own dragon encounter, and even Karl Urban’s greedy logger is more of a nuisance than an outright villain.
    Josh Bell, Vulture, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of nuisance
Noun
  • The Norwalk Combined Dispatch & Communication Center received a call of a disturbance at the residence on Adams Avenue around 7:04 p.m. on Monday, according to the Norwalk Police Department.
    Staff report, Hartford Courant, 25 Dec. 2024
  • Police said a 52-year-old man was creating a disturbance at the bar and was told to leave.
    Harry Harris, The Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of disturbance
Noun
  • Showing exasperation with the players involved does little to inspire confidence in them, and communicates to supporters that a manager is thinking about their own brand as much as the side’s performance.
    Michael Cox, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
  • And through it all, Carnesecca was a swirling, kinetic presence on the sidelines, arms flailing, legs kicking, shirttails flying, all 5-foot-6 of him curled in exasperation over a missed shot or agonizing call.
    Mike Fitzpatrick, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024
Definition of exasperation
Noun
  • Flash forward to the start of the season, and those worries were pushed aside after a 12-4-1 start to the campaign.
    Tyler Small, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Until this month, these worries have been purely theoretical.
    Billy Perrigo, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of worry
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  • The annoyance is really the side effect or collateral damage to a presumably reasonable activity.
    Caleb Harris, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • The week’s biggest stories (Christina House / Los Angeles Times) A look at Kamala Harris’ roots in California Living on the same block as Harris is a delight and an annoyance, her Brentwood neighbors say.
    Hunter Clauss, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2024
Definition of annoyance
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