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FRUSTRATION Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the word frustration. (exact relations)
There are 16 hypernyms of the word frustration. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for FRUSTRATION

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aggravation
nounn
noun

• an exasperated feeling of annoyance

• unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment

• action that makes a problem or a disease (or its symptoms) worse

annoyance
nounn
noun

• the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed

• anger produced by some annoying irritation

• an unpleasant person who is annoying or exasperating

• something or someone that causes trouble; a source of unhappiness

• the act of troubling or annoying someone

exasperation
nounn
noun

• an exasperated feeling of annoyance

• actions that cause great irritation (or even anger)

irritation
nounn
noun

• the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed

• a sudden outburst of anger

• (pathology) abnormal sensitivity to stimulation

• the neural or electrical arousal of an organ or muscle or gland

• an uncomfortable feeling of mental painfulness or distress

• unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment

• the act of troubling or annoying someone

vexation
nounn
noun

• anger produced by some annoying irritation

• the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed

• something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness

• the act of troubling or annoying someone

defeat
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest

• the feeling that accompanies an experience of being thwarted in attaining your goals

verb

• win a victory over

• thwart the passage of

foiling
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an act of hindering someone's plans or efforts

thwarting
verbv
noun

• an act of hindering someone's plans or efforts

adjective satellite

• preventing realization or attainment of a desire

Best Hypernyms For FRUSTRATION

Here is a list of related hypernyms for frustration, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (16)
annoyance vexation anger chafe disappointment displeasure dissatisfaction exasperation fury hinderance hindrance interference irritation letdown rage resentment

Alternatives for AGGRAVATION

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