1
as in harassment
the act of making unwelcome intrusions upon another
if I'm to get any work done, this incessant botheration has to stop
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2
as in frustration
the feeling of impatience or anger caused by another's repeated disagreeable acts
my life at that point seemed destined to be one endless botheration
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3
as in headache
something that is a source of irritation
I hope that during my visit my special dietary needs won't be a botheration
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for botheration
Noun
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His populist messaging and anti-establishment persona align with many voters’ frustrations with Washington, the Federal Reserve, and legacy media.—
Becca Bratcher,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025 -
Wyndham Clark’s frustration about missing the cut in the 2025 U.S. Open reportedly spilled into the locker room this week.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2025
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This is just the wrong place for trash fees to be charged and is pretty much guaranteed to create massive headaches for homeowners.—
Inga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 June 2025
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Bringing a pet to the vet's office for an appointment can often cause owners headaches, but one woman's chaotic experience left the internet in stitches.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
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His answer: a serum powered by a first-of-its-kind vitamin A derivative, formulated to penetrate deeper than off-the-shelf retinoids—without the ingredient’s signature irritation.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
13 June 2025
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They’ve been linked to headaches, throat irritation, hormone disruption and, with long-term exposure, chronic diseases.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
12 June 2025
Noun
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The velocity of misinformation isn’t just a nuisance.—
Brent Gleeson,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Eating flaxseed might even ease menopausal symptoms, which—among its many other nuisances—can often include GI issues.—
Christina Pérez,
Vogue,
29 May 2025
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Even minor environmental disturbances can attract intense scrutiny and provoke strong reactions, making the industry more susceptible to reputational damage than many others.—
Anthony Milewski,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Additionally, those with restrictive calorie diets reported higher numbers of depressive symptoms, including low mood, low energy and sleep disturbances.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
5 June 2025
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Brown began to gesticulate, his arms rising and falling in exasperation.—
Malcolm Gladwell,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
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But even within the club there is a recognition that the change in approach came via default — due to exasperation with the circus that accompanied the superstar influx — rather than design.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
Noun
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Those worries vanished when she was accepted to Yale University.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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Fear of falling behind That worry of falling behind is something many men are wrestling with, according to a recent report by the Speaking with American Men (SAM) project, a new effort aimed at helping Democrats better reach and connect with young men.—
Elena Moore,
NPR,
13 June 2025
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In fact, the belief that Trump regards ethics as little more an annoyance might actually prop up the value of his crypto ventures.—
Dan Alexander,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Now many of Musk’s governmental annoyances are melting away.—
Matthew Purdy,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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“Botheration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/botheration. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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