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vexation in Dutch

vexation in Dutch is ergernis — vexation means the act of annoying or irritating someone, or a particular case of this.

vexation in Dutch

ergernis
noun
(uncountable) The action of vexing, annoying, or irritating someone or something; (countable) an instance of this.

What does "vexation" mean?

  1. noun The act of annoying or irritating someone, or a particular case of this.
  2. noun Physical irritation caused to a person or animal, or a case of this, or a bodily discomfort.
  3. noun (law) The act of troubling someone with a legal case that has no real grounds, or an example of this.
  4. noun The feeling of being annoyed or upset, or something that causes this feeling.
    "He clenched his fists in vexation and looked up at her impetuously."
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vexation in a sentence

  • He clenched his fists in vexation and looked up at her impetuously.
  • He gave the doctor a look of vexation. He was surprised to see him, and resented the intrusion.

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What is "vexation" in Dutch?
"vexation" in Dutch is ergernis. vexation means: The act of annoying or irritating someone, or a particular case of this.
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