Offense and Vexation

Offense

Offense noun - The feeling of being offended or resentful after a slight or indignity.
Usage example: my mother was prone to take offense even at the most innocent remark

Vexation and offense are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Vexation" instead a noun "Offense".

Vexation

Vexation noun - The act of making unwelcome intrusions upon another.
Usage example: the repeated vexations guaranteed that she wouldn't get any work done
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Synonyms for Vexation

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

Nearby Words: vex, vexed, vexatious, vexing
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