Aggravation
Aggravation noun - Something that is a source of irritation.
Usage example: drivers distracted by cell phones was one aggravation we didn't need
Bugbear and aggravation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Bugbear" instead a noun "Aggravation".
Bugbear
Bugbear noun - Something that is a source of irritation.
Usage example: hated all the bugbears of modern life, especially those long commutes to work
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Synonyms for Bugbear
Aggravation and bugbear are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Aggravation" instead a noun "Bugbear".
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Related pairs
- hang-up and aggravation
- hang-up and bugbear
- irritation and aggravation
- irritation and bugbear
- trouble and aggravation
- trouble and bugbear
- bother and aggravation
- bother and bugbear
- worry and aggravation
- worry and bugbear
- problem and aggravation
- problem and bugbear
- pest and aggravation
- pest and bugbear
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