Affront and Vexation

Affront

Affront noun - An act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt another's feelings.

Vexation and affront are semantically related. in insult topic. In some cases you can use "Vexation" instead a noun "Affront".

Nearby Words: affronted, affronting

Vexation

Vexation noun - Something that is a source of irritation.
Usage example: add cell phones to the list of vexations that theatergoers have to contend with
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Synonyms for Vexation

Affront and vexation are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Affront" instead a noun "Vexation".

Nearby Words: vex, vexed, vexatious, vexing
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