Perturbation and Vexation

Perturbation

Perturbation noun - An uneasy state of mind usually over the possibility of an anticipated misfortune or trouble.
Usage example: in her perturbation she kept calling her son, a freshman, to see if everything was all right at college

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

Nearby Words: perturb, perturbed, perturbing

Vexation

Vexation noun - The feeling of impatience or anger caused by another's repeated disagreeable acts.
Usage example: he suppressed his rising vexation and answered as politely as he could
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Perturbation and vexation are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Perturbation" instead a noun "Vexation".

Nearby Words: vex, vexed, vexatious, vexing
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