Crossness
Crossness noun - Readiness to show annoyance or impatience.
Provocation and crossness are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Provocation" instead a noun "Crossness".
Nearby Word: crossly
Provocation
Provocation noun - Something that arouses a strong response from another.
Crossness and provocation are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Crossness" instead a noun "Provocation".
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Provocation and Crossness. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/crossness/provocation
Crossness & Provocation. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/crossness/provocation>.
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