BOTHERATION Synonyms: 97 Similar and Opposite Words

botheration

noun

ˌbä-t͟hə-ˈrā-shən

Definition of botheration

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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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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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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Noun

While the felony complaint focused on threats made to Demuth, the State Patrol also sought harassment restraining orders on behalf of Demuth and Anderson.

— Lauren Breunig, Twin Cities, 8 July 2026
But more than half could picture quitting due to security concerns, and almost half accepted the possibility that harassment or hate speech could send them packing.

— Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 8 July 2026

Definition of harassment

Noun

This would let traffic flow, which is so necessary for the vitality and economy of Chicago; provide a safer route for bikers; and ease the frustration of all of those on the streets of Chicago.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
Spence also appears to be absorbing the blame for broader failures, with Thomas Tuchel’s touchline frustrations obvious and — for a player still establishing himself at this level — that scrutiny is unlikely to help.

— Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 4 July 2026

Definition of frustration

Noun

Intense exercise on a sizzling day can lead to extreme fatigue, impaired performance, headache, irritability, nausea, dizziness, cramping and dehydration, all symptoms of exertional heat illness.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026
Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome causes fatigue, fever, muscle aches, abdominal problems, headaches, chills and dizziness in the early stages, and late symptoms include chest tightness, coughing, shortness of breath and lungs filling with fluid.

— Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of headache

Noun

Even tiny electromagnetic disturbances can disrupt the quantum states that perform calculations, reducing the accuracy and reliability of the system.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026
However, about 15 minutes into the flight, a pilot reported a passenger disturbance to air traffic control.

— Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026

Definition of disturbance

Noun

The ribbed fabric is constructed with minimal seams to keep your skin comfortable and irritation-free in humid weather.

— Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 6 July 2026
Though more popular for your skin, when applied to your scalp and strands, the ingredient sloughs off buildup, soothes irritation, reduces dandruff, and controls oil production.

— Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 5 July 2026

Definition of irritation

Noun

This is a nuisance for many people who are using generative AI purely to draft text.

— Michael Leone, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
The city of Fort Worth is asking a Tarrant County court to declare an East Lancaster Avenue motel a common nuisance, and force its ownership to fix what the city alleges are years of persistent criminal activity.

— Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026

Definition of nuisance

Noun

For players and coaches, the break in play might feel like an annoyance when the temperatures do not seem to demand extra hydration, but what are the physical implications of stopping midway through each half?

— Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 5 July 2026
Everyday annoyances add up fast, but fixing them doesn’t have to break the bank.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2026

Definition of annoyance

Noun

At a certain point, the admiration for Paraguay’s underdog defiance and spoiling strategy gave way to exasperation.

— Adam Crafton, New York Times, 5 July 2026
When even her attempts at enjoying life’s simpler pleasures — like some chicken parm and coconut cream pie at home with a glass of wine — go tragically awry, Patricia’s disappointment and exasperation are both hilarious and painfully palpable.

— Josef Adalian, Vulture, 29 June 2026

Definition of exasperation

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