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Nuisance

🔄 Synonyms of "Nuisance"

6 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
annoyancenoun	(uncountable) The psychological state of being annoyed or irritated.
botherationnoun	(uncountable) The state of being bothered; annoyance, vexation.
botherverb	(transitive) To annoy, to disturb, to irritate; to be troublesome to, to make trouble for.
pain in the necknoun	(idiomatic, slang) Someone or something which is annoying, irritating or inconvenient.
pain in the assnoun	(idiomatic, slang, vulgar, Canada, US) Something or someone that causes discomfort, frustration, or annoyance.
painnoun	(countable and uncountable) An ache or bodily suffering, or an instance of this; an unpleasant sensation, resulting from a derangement of functions, disease, or injury by violence; hurt.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Nuisance"

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Word	Definition
pain in the necknoun	(idiomatic, slang) Someone or something which is annoying, irritating or inconvenient.
pain in the assnoun	(idiomatic, slang, vulgar, Canada, US) Something or someone that causes discomfort, frustration, or annoyance.
botherationnoun	(uncountable) The state of being bothered; annoyance, vexation.
bothernoun	(transitive) To annoy, to disturb, to irritate; to be troublesome to, to make trouble for.
annoyancenoun	(uncountable) The psychological state of being annoyed or irritated.
painnoun	(countable and uncountable) An ache or bodily suffering, or an instance of this; an unpleasant sensation, resulting from a derangement of functions, disease, or injury by violence; hurt.
irritationnoun	The state of being irritated.
angernoun	A strong and unpleasant feeling of displeasure, hostility, or antagonism, usually combined with an urge to yell, curse, damage or destroy things, or harm living beings, often stemming from perceived provocation, hurt, threat, insults, unfair or unjust treatment, or an undesired situation.
hasslenoun	Trouble, bother, unwanted annoyances or problems.
troublesome	Causing trouble or anxiety.
noxious	Harmful; injurious.
harassmentnoun	Persistent attacks and criticism causing worry and distress.
disturbing	Causing distress or worry; upsetting or unsettling.
harassed	Subject to harassment.
discomfortnoun	Mental or bodily distress.
distressnoun	Physical or emotional discomfort, suffering, or alarm, particularly of a more acute nature.
troublenoun	A distressing or dangerous situation.
disturbancenoun	The act of disturbing, being disturbed.
embarrassmentnoun	A state of discomfort arising from bashfulness or consciousness of having violated a social rule; humiliation.
hurtful	Tending to hurt someone's feelings; insulting; lacerating.