Bugbear and Irritant

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

Irritant and bugbear are semantically related. in pet hate topic. In some cases you can use "Irritant" instead a noun "Bugbear".

Irritant

Irritant noun - Something that is a source of irritation.
Usage example: the whining child was a constant irritant to his long-suffering parents
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Synonyms for Irritant

Bugbear and irritant are semantically related. You can use "Bugbear" instead a noun "Irritant".

How words are described

particular particular bugbear particular irritant
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