"vexation" meaning in English

See vexation in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /vɛkˈseɪʃən/ Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-vexation.wav [UK] Forms: vexation [singular], vexations [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. Vexation is the act of annoying or irritating someone.
    Sense id: simple-vexation-en-noun-xJMkTOco
  2. Vexation is the state of being annoyed or irritated.
    Sense id: simple-vexation-en-noun-8xIhHxDl
     
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      ]
    },
    {
      "glosses": [
        "Vexation is the state of being annoyed or irritated."
      ]
    }
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