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vexation

[vɛkˈseɪʃən]
nounfemininepl: vexations
vexação
1. The state of being annoyed, frustrated, or irritated
The constant delays caused great vexation among the passengers.
Os atrasos constantes causaram grande vexação entre os passageiros.
2. Something that causes annoyance or frustration
Technical problems were a constant vexation during the presentation.
Os problemas técnicos foram uma vexação constante durante a apresentação.
3. The act of vexing or annoying someone
His vexation of his sister was intentional and cruel.
Sua vexação de sua irmã foi intencional e cruel.
NYC Slang
pain (as in 'that's a real pain')
Synonyms
annoyancefrustrationirritationexasperationdispleasure
Antonyms
pleasuresatisfactioncontentmentdelight

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
vexação
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
vexação
Common usage; may also use 'irritação'
São Paulo
vexação
Standard usage; 'incômodo' sometimes preferred
Portugal
vexação
Formal term; 'aborrecimento' or 'incómodo' more common in daily speech

Related Idioms & Phrases

to one's vexation
cause vexation
a source of vexation
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