aggros

noun

plural of aggro, British
1
as in frustrations
the feeling of impatience or anger caused by another's repeated disagreeable acts we simply decided that trying to get our son to tidy up his room was not worth the aggro

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2
as in headaches
something that is a source of irritation just another aggro that commuters on the tube have to put up with

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aggros
  1. frustrations
  2. headaches
  3. irritations
  4. thorns
  5. pips
  6. nuisances
  7. irritants
  8. rubs
Noun
  • LaFleur attributed the poor grade to players frustrations over roles and communication regarding critical feedback.
    — Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Experts say frustrations over education and employment are emerging as one of the biggest vulnerabilities for the Modi government.
    — Priyanka Salve,Raksha Murali, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of frustrations
Noun
  • What hurt wasn’t just inheriting the customer-service headaches or paying my own phone bill for the first time at 27.
    — Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 1 Aug. 2026
  • These are identified by painful headaches accompanied by light and sound sensitivity.
    — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 30 July 2026
Definition of headaches
Noun
  • Smoke can cause a series of health problems, from minor irritations to serious concerns.
    — Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 16 July 2026
  • For Hygiene and Disease Prevention Showering helps remove sweat, dirt, bacteria, and other impurities from the surface of your skin and hair, which can cause infections and irritations.
    — Ashley Olivine, Verywell Health, 15 July 2026
Definition of irritations
Noun
  • These networks used to buffer against isolation and economic displacement—the thorns of modern life that make partnership more valuable yet love more difficult to find.
    — Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Blackthorn salt was filtered through something called a tower of thorns.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 July 2026
Definition of thorns
Noun
  • My mother spitting cherry pips with me and my sister.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 12 May 2026
  • First, the Blue = group requires 5 pips of the same number, and the only number that fits that bill is 2.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Definition of pips
Noun
  • Some of the houses are abandoned and have become unsightly neighborhood nuisances.
    — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2026
  • Of course, the list of invertebrates include mosquitoes, gnats, yellow flies, ticks and other biting pests, which are most annoying June through August but can be nuisances at other times of the year.
    — Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 25 July 2026
Definition of nuisances
Noun
  • Sharks are known to rub against reefs, sand, rocks and even the seafloor to remove irritants.
    — Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • The signature blend of ceramides works to strengthen and support the skin’s natural barrier, which helps lock in moisture while defending against environmental irritants like pollutants and allergens.
    — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 23 July 2026
Definition of irritants
Noun
  • The beloved mascot of Pocasset Hardware, Franklin wins everyone over with his ultra-friendly personality, generous kisses and endless requests for belly rubs.
    — Staff Author Updated, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026
  • Anything below 20,000 double rubs may wear down faster and is better suited to a bouclé loveseat, accent chair or other low-traffic piece of bouclé furniture.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
Definition of rubs
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“Aggros.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aggros. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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