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
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".
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