vexation 3
noundomain: thinking
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness
Examples
- 1.it's a major worry
- 2.New York traffic is a constant concern
Hypernym
a stimulus with undesirable consequences
EnglishDerivationally related form
vex 2
verb
disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress
Hyponym
bugaboo 2
noun
a source of concern
burden 1
noun
an onerous or difficult concern
business 4
noun
a rightful concern or responsibility
