01 n. The act of vexing, or the state of being vexed; agitation; disquiet; trouble; irritation.
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The act of vexing, or the state of being vexed; agitation; disquiet; trouble; irritation.“Passions too violent . . . afford us nothing but vexation and pain.” — Sir W. Temple.“Those who saw him after a defeat looked in vain for any trace of vexation.” — Macaulay.
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The cause of trouble or disquiet; affliction.“Your children were vexation to your youth.” — Shak.
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A harassing by process of law; a vexing or troubling, as by a malicious suit.
Syn.
Chagrin; agitation; mortification; uneasiness; trouble; grief; sorrow; distress. See Chagrin.